St Mary Magdalene Church
Designed by Gothic Revival architect George Edmund Street and consecrated in 1868, the church stands on a site of Christian worship dating back to the 12th century — one of North Paddington's most enduring landmarks.
The building is Grade II listed, and today forms the home of Grand Junction and Paddington Development Trust's community arts programme.
The interior is a masterwork of Victorian ecclesiastical craftsmanship. The chancel contains remarkable work by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones alongside extraordinary carved stonework and one of London's finest collections of Victorian stained glass.
Nine centuries in North Paddington
Norman Origins — The First Chapel
A place of worship established in North Paddington, serving the scattered rural community beyond London's city limits.
George Edmund Street Commissioned
The eminent Gothic Revival architect — designer of the Royal Courts of Justice — is commissioned to design a new church for North Paddington's rapidly growing population.
Consecration — The Building Opens
William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones collaborate on the chancel decorations — panels, stained glass and textiles that survive to this day.
Grand Junction Founded
Paddington Development Trust establishes Grand Junction, transforming St Mary Magdalene into a thriving community arts venue.
Arts, Heritage & Community
Over 300 events a year alongside free heritage tours, community workshops and family activities.