Christmas Cards from Patrick Comerford: 9, 2 January 2026

The Nativity scene in the frieze on the north wall was designed by Butterfield, painted by Alexander Gibbs, and fired by Henry Poole (Photograph: Patrick Comerford)

Patrick Comerford

I sent out very few Christmas cards this year. Instead, at noon each day throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas, I am offering an image or two as my virtual Christmas cards, without comment.

My images for my Christmas Card at noon today (2 January 2026), are of the Nativity scene in a frieze in All Saints’ Church, Margaret Street, London, designed in 1850 by William Butterfield (1814-1900).

The north wall of the church is dominated by this large ceramic tile frieze with a central Nativity scene, designed by Butterfield, painted by Alexander Gibbs, fired by Henry Poole and Sons, and installed in 1873.


Inside All Saints’ Church, Margaret Street, London (Patrick Comerford)