St Anne’s Church on Kew Green celebrates its tercentenary this year and is the subject of a new book detailing the church’s royal connections and other events in its history.

Local historian David Blomfield’s new book chronicles the more recent history of the church, building expansions, operations and funding, as well as previously noted events and people from the church’s long ago past.

Father Nigel Worn, vicar at St Anne's, said: "David Blomfield’s deep knowledge of the history of Kew has enriched our tercentenary book and I was delighted when he accepted our invitation to write it. The book describes our royal connections and, with beautiful illustrations, the people and events that have shaped the first 300 years of our history."

It is believed King George III secretly married his mistress there and Queen Victoria was known to attend services for sermons and weddings.

Princess Alexandra was on hand for the 250th anniversary in 1964 and 25 years later Queen Elizabeth II visited. Tercentenary celebrations continue throughout the year, including a Parish Festival Eucharist with the Bishop of Southwark this Sunday, September 7, at 10,30 am.

A new film about the church, entitled A Church For All Seasons, is available for £10 . David Blomfield’s book is available at the Kew Bookshop, the National Archives, Richmond Museum or through the church office for £10.

Mr Blomfield said: "It is a privilege for a local historian to be asked to write a history of his village church. The book should be seen just as the latest, but in no way the last, word on the first three hundred years of St Anne’s."

Email stannekew@btinternet.com to order the film.