Christchurch in Portswood – Highfield Church and some history!

Christchurch in Portswood was originally built as a Chapel of Ease for South Stoneham Church. It was designed by Joshua Brandon who died at the age of 25 and is buried in the churchyard, as is Sydney Kimber who lived in nearby Wellbeck Avenue. Councillor Kimber was the driving force behind the building of the Civic Centre and the Sports Centre. The west porch, a later addition designed by Ernest Berry Webber who designed the Civic Centre, was constructed in memory of Sydney Kimber. Also in the churchyard is a monument to members of the Aslett family who were well known local coach builders.