He was the son of Joseph Hansom and also designed, with his father, Our Lady of Dolours Church in Fulham, London for the Servites.

In 1994, the Servites handed administration of the church over to the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton who continue to serve the parish.

[6] In 1814, the Anthony Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Newburgh, died and his legacy provided for the cost of constructing a church for the Catholic congregation in Slindon.

However, his widow wanted to maintain the family chapel as the centre of worship and it was not until after her death that construction on St Richard’s Church started.

[7] In 1961, St Anthony of Viareggio Church was bequeathed to the Servite Friars by a Mr Brown.

On 6 May 1963, St Anthony of Viareggio's Church was opened by the Archbishop of Southwark, Cyril Cowderoy.