Art & History - A Spiritual & Cultural Hub

St Matthew's church is a large sought-after venue for music-making and the performing arts, with a distinguished heritage of artistic excellence and patronage which we are currently advancing.

St Matthew's has been a significant cultural influence within this country and further afield, renowned for its music-making and commissioning of new compositions, literature and art. Through these media it continues to draw large numbers of diverse people beyond its worship.

The church is home to the Northampton Bach Choir, and other regular users include The Finzi Society, the Northamptonshire Choral Festival, University College, Schools and County Music Service ensembles, as well as a number of professional ensembles. St Matthew's is also a venue for occasional diocesan, civic and county services, and has been the subject of a number of television programmes including the BBC4 series 'Churches: How to read them' in 2010 and in 2011 featuring in the BBC series 'Modern British Masters 1900-1975'. BBC Radio 3 broadcast Choral Evensong from St Matthew's in 2011 featuring the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge.

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Madonna & Child

Discover Henry Moore's Madonna and Child, one of our adored possessions. Take me There

The Crucifixion

Discover Graham Sutherland's depiction of the Crucifixion of Christ. Take me There

St Matthew Sculpture

Discover Ian Rank-Broadley's bronze sculpture of St Matthew. Take me There

Stations of the Cross

Discover David Thomas' Stations of the Cross. Take me There

The Risen Christ

Discover the prominent Risen Christ by local artist Malcolm Pollard. Take me There

The Piper painting

Discover John Piper's painting of St Matthew's Church. Take me There

A Brief History

Read about the fascinating history of St Matthew's Church. Discover More

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