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MarlowMarlow - All Saints Church and the River ThamesThis magnificent vista of the River Thames and All Saints Church next to Marlow Suspension Bridge is a classic view of the English scene. The Roman Catholic St. Peter's Church and All Saints' Church are architectural as well as historical landmarks in Marlow. All Saints' is probably more impressive, and you are granted a fine view of it from Marlow Bridge.
All Saints Church Marlow from the river bank - photo courtesy John Olney
St. Peter's Catholic Church, designed by Pugin in 1848, is generally considered one of his least inspired designs, and it has been somewhat altered since then with the addition of a modern chapel.
All Saints', on the other hand, was built by another renowned architect of his time, C.F. Inwood, and stands out in the most formidable manner on the banks of the Thames and next to the famous suspension bridge. There is a continuous history of churches being built in the past on both sites since the Middle Ages. The ones you see now were rebuilt at the start of the 19th century. As is so common with other buildings around Marlow, both churches were made with knapped flint and brick. All Saints' has its churchyard built on a river bank, which means that when its parishioners have finished with their Sunday church services in the summer, they can walk outside and sunbathe on the banks. There are several beautiful tombs in the church relating to some famous celebrities of the past. Marlow town itself is a delightful place to visit. See www.marlowtown.co.uk for further details.
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