Photograph - Interior of the Kew Congregational Church, Walpole Street, The Sears Studio, 1920s

Historical information

The first Kew Congregational Church in Walpole Street, was designed by Charles Vickers, and opened in 1860. The second church on the site, designed by the architect Charles Wharton was demolished in 1970s.

Significance

Rare photograph of the interior decoration and layout of an important and now demolished church in Kew

Physical description

Black and white photograph, on card, featuring the interior of the Kew Congregational Church. Shows detail of pews, pulpit and ornate brickwork.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "The Sears Studio" "Melbourne" [printed on mounting board].
Reverse: "P. Inside of Kew Congregational Church"

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