St. James RC Church

About St James

The parish was established in 1883 when it was known as

the Grosvenor Mission.

On the 25 July 1885, The Feast of St. James the Apostle,

Cardinal Manning Archbishop of Westminster opened St.

James's Church in Twickenham.

The Church was built by Mr. James de Lacy Towle, who gave

it to the parish, hence the dedication to his patron saint. He was

a convert to the faith.

King Manoel of Portugal and his wife were regular worshippers

as were the French Royal Family. King Manoel a number of

items to the church during his lifetime.

The church was consecrated in July 1887. Then 6 years later

St. James School was opened in Grosvenor Road.