January 2005

A Grade I listed church, the exterior of common brick with stone dressings and octagonal turret with slender spiralet.  Dating from 1888-90, this is an early work of Leonard Stokes (1858-1925), who was to become one of the most original British Architects of the early twentieth century.

The presbytery (Grade II listed) has been described as 'memorable' and 'a masterpiece'.

St Clare's was built at the expense of the brothers Francis and James Reynolds. The former was Stoke's godfather.

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