It consists of a prominent spired circular vestibule,[1] attached to a much more reticent main church by the width of a single intercolumniation.
The idiosyncratic spire is composed of seventeen concave sides encircled by a peripteros of Corinthian columns, making two separate sections.
Here, too, we are inclined to ascribe much of the ridicule, which the whole church has received, to its puny proportions and scantiness of decoration, which are far from being assisted by any stupendousness in their details, the first impression of which might probably have fixed the attention of the spectator.
Despite only having recently been fully restored in 1951, the church was again extensively renovated and modified in 1975–1976,[9] in an unusually invasive scheme for a Grade I listed building, under the supervision of then rector, Michael Baughen.
At present, the body of the church is carpeted, and stackable chairs and tables are provided to enable alternative uses of the space.
All Souls is well known for its musical tradition and part of this includes the Hunter organ installed in the west gallery in a Spanish mahogany case designed by Nash.
In 1940, anticipating war damage to the church, the organ was dismantled and put into storage, then in 1951 remodelled and rebuilt, with a new rotatable electric manual and pedal console, and installed in the chancel by the firm of Henry Willis (IV).
In 1972, the All Souls Orchestra was founded by former director of music and Emeritus Conductor, Noël Tredinnick, and has accompanied Sir Cliff Richard, Stuart Townend and other notable Christian artists.
The orchestra and a massed choir perform annually at the Royal Albert Hall for the All Souls "Prom Praise" concert, which also tours across the UK and internationally.
In 2012, the All Souls Orchestra celebrated its 40th anniversary, alongside special guests including Graham Kendrick, Keith & Kristyn Getty, and Jonathan Veira.
[12] As it rejects the ordination/leadership of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet (currently Rob Munro).
One of the church's most notable clerics was John Stott CBE, who was associated with All Souls for his entire ministry and virtually all his life.
The author of more than fifty Christian books, Stott was regarded as an important theologian and leader of the evangelical movement during the 20th century.