Heritage Open Day: An exhibition will focus on the life and work of James Brooks, the influential architect who designed Charlton Church. Wander around the church and admire the beauty, grandeur and simplicity of Brooks' design. An exhibition will focus on the life and work of James Brooks, the influential architect who designed Charlton Church. Wander around the church and admire the beauty, grandeur and simplicity of Brooks' design. Music will be played, enabling you to experience the building's remarkable acoustics while you sip a refreshing drink.
James Brooks, 1825-1901, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, designed St Peter & St Paul, Charlton Church, in the last decade of a life in which he had firmly established himself as a leading ecclesiastical architect.