Serving God in the heart of our community since 1881

St Andrew's Church, Taunton

Outgrowing the original building

In 1893 the original south aisle was removed and a new larger south aisle was added, together with the Lady Chapel beyond (the north aisle was retained).  The High Altar was also extended.  The additional 200 - 300 seats were needed to accommodate the rapidly increasing congregation who could no longer be comfortably seated.  The church was re-dedicated in 1893, only 11 years after it first opened.

Above: a picture of St. Andrew's Church in 1903.  Note the absence of houses to the west of the church in what is now Greenway Avenue. 

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