St Mary the Virgin is a Gothic church in South London, built in the 12th century but with notable Gothic Revival modifications and additions in the mid-Victorian period to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott and his son John Oldrid Scott.

The church was established more than eight hundred years ago and underwent considerable alterations in the Victorian era.

[2] It was during this time much of the medieval furnishings were removed, however the 15th century timber roof beams and a small lancet window in the west end of the nave survived.

They lived opposite the church in a country house called Hayes Place, which was also the home of Everard Hambro.

Sir Vicary Gibbs was also a Parishioner and is buried in the Churchyard: within the church is a monument detailing his life.