Rotherhithe Illuminated ! is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £1,500 to continue the illumination of St. Mary's Church spire & clock faces and Christopher Jones Memorial past 2026
- Rotherhithe, LONDON
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The illuminated spire and clock faces of St Mary’s, an 18C Grade II listed church have proved extremely popular. They act as a beautiful waymark from every direction. The historic Church spire is visible from London Bridge, Tower Bridge, from the Thames Path, from across the river in Wapping, and to people travelling along the river on boats and ships at night.
The soft illuminations highlight on a daily basis after dusk, the architectural details of this magnificent church and make the public realm more engaging, foster community wellbeing and pride of place. The area is also much more inviting after dusk.
Rotherhithe has played a key role in London's maritime history, and St Mary’s Church has many historic connections, including links to the Mayflower and HMS Temeraire.
The subtle illuminations of the two figurines on The Old Schoolhouse, the building opposite the Church and the Christopher Jones memorial are also much admired.
Rotherhithe Illuminated ! is now fundraising for the incidental costs to support the continuation of the illuminations.
We hope you will be able to support us raise the £ 1500 needed to continue.
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- 1 year ago
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1 year agoNow that the winter evenings are upon us the beauty of illuminated spire and clock faces have come into their own. Rotherhithe Illuminated! has received many complements from visitors and local residents about the stunning impact of the subtle lighting of features of St Marys Church
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- 1 year ago
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1 year agoRotherhithe Illuminated ! have received compliments from far and wide about the stunning impact of the illuminated St Mary's Church spire and clock faces. Please help us raise the final £2000 to cover the unexpected incidental costs incurred.
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- 2 years ago
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anonymous
Aug 7, 2023
I am so enjoying seeing the beautiful spire of St Mary's illuminated every evening. Truly amazing that it is visible from so far away! A very special way of celebrating Rotherhithe's maritime history.
Anonymous
Aug 6, 2023
The Illuminated spire and clock faces of St Mary's look wonderful every evening. Well done everyone and good luck raising the final funds.
Jackie Rose
Apr 27, 2023
I saw the church spire illuminated from Tower Bridge and it looked magical. Well done Claire for all your persistence and hard work, you have achieved something wonderful for Rotherhithe.
£23.00
Heather
Apr 26, 2023
Thanks - love the beautiful cards! Heather (from history soc)
£5.00
Anonymous
Apr 23, 2023
The nightscape of Rotherhithe from the street and from and across the river Thames has been totally transformed by the illumination of St Mary’s spire and clockfaces. Well done everybody !
CHRISTOPHER R OLSON
Apr 13, 2023
Dear Clare,I live next to the church and see the lighted tower and clock faces from my patio window. Lovely and thanks for persevering! Now all we need to get the old clocks to run on time! Chris
£200.00
Anonymous
Apr 3, 2023
The nightime view of the illuminated St. Mary's spire and clockfaces from Tower Bridge and the Thames is magical. Congratulations !
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Rotherhithe Illuminated !
Rotherhithe, LONDON
Rotherhithe Illuminated ! fund raising strategy has a number of strands. For more information E SE16.RI@gmail.com