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Is it a coincidence that The Ascension of Our Lord stands here on Lavender Hill? This majestic church, The Ascension of Our Lord, has graced this spot since the 1870s. Its creation was a dream nurtured by Fr John Bourdieu Wilkinson and funded by individuals who shared his Anglo-Catholic beliefs. This wasn’t just a building project; it was a statement of faith. James Brooks, the architect, poured his heart into designing a sanctuary that echoed the Gothic Revival style, a style that looked back to the majesty of medieval churches. The Ascension of Our Lord is a living testament to history. It has seen its share of tumultuous times. During World War I, parishioners made the ultimate sacrifice, their loss memorialized on the west wall. Then World War II came, stripping away the boundary railings for munitions, a small sacrifice for a greater cause. The Ascension of Our Lord lives on, a beacon of resilience against the ebb and flow of time. The Ascension of Our Lord is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a vessel of faith, a testament to history, and a sanctuary in the bustling heart of London.

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