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 | England |
| 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 in Haggerston is a special place of worship in East London. It's an Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church of England. You can find it on Livermere Road in the Haggerston area of London Borough of Hackney. This church works closely with Holy Trinity Church in Dalston as part of the same church family.
All Saints Church: A Look Inside
History and Design
All Saints Church was designed in the Gothic style. The architect was Philip Hardwick. He was also known for designing the Euston Arch (which is no longer standing) and the first Birmingham Curzon Street railway station.
The church was built between 1855 and 1856. It was made from a type of stone called Kentish rag. It also had special stone decorations called ashlar dressings.
Later, in the early 1860s, the church was made bigger. T.E. Knightley helped with this expansion. More people were joining the church, so they added new aisles and galleries inside.
The church has been repaired many times. It was fixed after a fire and also after damage from World War II. Inside, the walls are plastered and painted. The building is so well-preserved that it has a special "Grade II" listing. This means it's an important historical building.
The Church Today
Today, All Saints Church is part of the Albion Square Conservation Area. This area also includes nearby homes, Albion Square itself, and Stonebridge Common. These places are protected because of their historical importance.
From 1998 to 2014, a very important person led the church. Her name was the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin. She also had other big jobs. She was the chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She also served as a priest at Westminster Abbey and was a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
The church is currently led by the Reverend Laura Luz. All Saints Church and Holy Trinity Dalston work together as a "United Benefice." This means they share resources and work as one big church community.
