James Gray: A photograph of the eastern half of the church in the early years of this century. jgc_15_133
2018: St Philip’s Church was opened in 1895 and is still active today. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott’s son, John Oldrid Scott, the building is Grade II listed. (Photographer: Steve Agace)
James Gray: An unusual view of this area when development was just starting and drainage was being installed. In the photograph the view is just below the crossing of New Church Road, showing St Philip’s Church, Richardson Road, Aldrington National Schools and, in the distance, the trees of the present Holmes Avenue. Jutting out behind the church are the garages of Lion Mews while at the extreme left can be seen the backs of houses at the corner of Langdale Gardens, the present numbers 86 and 88 New Church Road. jgc_15_126