St Stephen's Church in Bath

The Church of St. Stephen in Bath is a striking example of Victorian Gothic architecture. The project was designed by local architect James Wilson. Although the foundation stone of the temple was laid in 1840, changes in its architecture have occurred up to the present day.

Initially, the church was conceived as a simple rectangular structure, but the orientation of the altar to the north, not to the east, was considered unacceptable by the Bishop of Bath. The problem was solved by the construction of the eastern transept, which is now called the chapel of St. Timothy. The Western transept was also created to maintain symmetry. It was supposed to be a baptistery.

The elegant tower, under which the entrance to the temple is now located, consists of three tiers. Special uniqueness is given to it by free-standing pointed turrets at the corners of the second and third tiers. Today, the tower has modern lighting, which is included in the evening.

The interior of the church creates a feeling of spaciousness and makes you look forward to the beautiful altarpiece, a wonderful carved altar and stained-glass windows. In 1983, in honor of the centenary of the formation of the parish, the local artist Mark Angus Ball created a stained glass window “St. Stephen”. Angus’ work is distinguished by modern lines and a special vision of the religious plot. Nevertheless, the stained glass organically fit into the church interior.

The service in the temple is accompanied by the singing of its choir, which is a branch of the Royal School of Church Music.