Christ Church, Stratford facts for kids
Christ Church, Stratford was a special church in Stratford, London, part of the Church of England. It stood at the corner of Union Street and High Street. This church was built a long time ago, in 1852, to help the people living in the Stratford Marsh area.
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Building a New Church
The church was officially opened on May 15, 1852. Just a few months later, on November 10, 1852, it became its own separate parish. A parish is like a local area that a church serves. Before this, the area was part of the All Saints Church, West Ham parish.
Who Helped Build It?
Building a church costs a lot of money! A person named Thomas Curtis helped pay for some of the construction and for buying the land where the church was built. This support was very important to make the new church a reality for the community.
Expanding the Church's Work
Christ Church didn't just stay in one place. In 1882, it started a new outreach program, called a mission, on Ward Road. This mission eventually led to the building of another church, St Aidan.
St Aidan's Church
Work on St Aidan's Church began in 1895. However, during the London Blitz (a time when bombs fell on London during World War II), St Aidan's suffered damage. It had to close in 1944 because of this.
The End of Christ Church
Christ Church celebrated its 100th birthday in 1952, which is called a centenary. But not long after, in 1961, it joined with another local church, St John's Church, Stratford. This meant Christ Church no longer operated as a separate parish.
What Happened to the Building?
The local council bought the land where Christ Church stood. The church building itself was taken down in 1975. For many years, the land remained empty. Later, it was used for construction related to the 2012 Olympic Games that took place in London.
