St Mary Magdalene, Paddington

Although complete in 1872 (153 years ago) (1872), a fire destroyed the brand new roof so the first Mass in the new building could not be celebrated until St Mary Magdalene's Day, 22 July 1873.

[2][3] It includes notable stained glass by Henry Holiday, Salviati mosaics,[4] sculptures by Thomas Earp, a later crypt chapel by Ninian Comper, and a War Memorial by Martin Travers.

The painted ceiling of the nave, the work of Daniel Bell, was cleaned and restored during 2018–19,[5] with the help of a grant from the Lottery Heritage Fund.

[6] With assistance from the Paddington Development Trust, an extension was also built, containing additional spaces and facilities intended for use by the wider local community.

[7] St Mary Magdalene is thought to be the church that inspired the composer John Ireland to become an Anglo-Catholic.