Built between 1858 and 1866, the Grade II listed Church of Our Lady of Sorrows was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by E.W. Pugin—son of the renowned ecclesiastical Architect A.W.N. Pugin, and a prolific designer in his own right. Originally named Our Lady of Seven Dolours, the parish traces its origins to 1854, when the Capuchin Order of Franciscan Friars was invited to establish a new priory in Peckham.

Following completion of the church, E.W. Pugin began work on the adjacent priory, though only the principal staircase was completed during his lifetime. After Pugin’s untimely death in 1875, James O’Byrne took over the project, with the addition of the cloisters to the east. The church is now run by the Norbertine Canonry, who took over the management of the parish in 2022.

CCA’s involvement to date has included the re-roofing of the south pitch of the main roof, which had previously been repaired after the war using slates salvaged from surrounding bomb-damaged houses, as well as the recent repair of the west gable, which involved replacement of the copings in Bath stone, refurbishment of the wrought iron apex cross, extensive repointing and conservation repairs to the rose window.