All Saints Church, Haggerston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Haggerston |
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All Saints Church photo: Dr Neil Clifton, geograph.org.uk
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| 51°32′21″N 0°04′24″W / 51.5391°N 0.0734°W | |
| Location | London Borough of Hackney |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Liberal Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Philip Hardwick |
| Style | Gothic |
| Years built | 1856 |
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| Parish | Hackney |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
All Saints Church, Haggerston, also known as the Church of All Saints, is an Anglican church. It is located in Livermere Road, near Haggerston Road, in Haggerston in east London. This church is part of a group of churches. These include Holy Trinity Church and St Philip Dalston.
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The Church's Story
All Saints Church was designed by a famous architect named Philip Hardwick. He was known for creating buildings in the Gothic style. Philip Hardwick also designed the old Euston Arch. He also designed the first Birmingham Curzon Street railway station.
Building the Church
The church was built between 1855 and 1856. It was made from a type of stone called Kentish rag. It also had smooth stone details. Later, in the early 1860s, the church was made bigger. This was done by T.E. Knightley because more people were joining the church. The side areas were changed, and extra seating areas were added.
Repairs and Special Features
The church has been repaired many times. First, it needed fixing after a fire. Then, it was damaged during World War II. Inside, the walls are plastered and painted. The church is a "Grade II listed building." This means it is a special historic building. Its inside looks "curiously old-fashioned" for its age. It has stayed almost the same over the years.
All Saints Church Today
Today, All Saints Church is part of the Albion Square Conservation Area. This area protects important buildings and places. It includes nearby homes, Albion Square itself, and Stonebridge Common.
Past and Present Leaders
From 1998 to 2014, the vicar of All Saints was the Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin. She had several important roles. She was a chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She was also a priest at Westminster Abbey. Plus, she was a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
Today, the church is led by Rev Laura Luz. All Saints Church is now joined with Holy Trinity Dalston. They work together as one church group.
