It was designed by the architect brothers Frederick John and Horace Francis, who designed at least 20 other churches around London – only St Stephen's is believed to still be in existence.

Many changes have been made to the church over the years, the most notable being the removal of a tall spire.

The latter was removed following World War II when it was deemed unsafe.

[2] The church, both exterior and interior, appears in the 1954 Adelphi feature film The Crowded Day.

[4] William Carter was organist-choirmaster at St Stephen's Church at the time that this organ was installed; serving in that position from 1860 through 1868.