Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate |
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Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate.
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| 51°32′46.338″N 0°1′34.724″E / 51.54620500°N 0.02631222°E | |
| Location | Forest Gate, Newham, London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | 1852 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Emmanuel with St Peter's, Upton Cross |
| Deanery | Newham |
| Archdeaconry | West Ham |
| Episcopal area | Barking |
| Archdiocese | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Chelmsford |
Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate is a Church of England church located in Forest Gate, a part of east London. It's a historic building that has been a central part of the community for many years.
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A Look at the Church's History
Emmanuel Church was built in 1852. It was designed by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott. He used a style called neo-Gothic architecture, which means it looked like older Gothic churches but was built in a newer time.
When the church was built, a new parish (which is like a church district) was created for it. This parish was made from parts of two other local churches: All Saints Church, West Ham and St Mary Magdalene's Church, East Ham.
Changes Over Time
In 1890, a new section called a north aisle was added to the church, making it bigger. During World War II, London was bombed a lot in what was known as the London Blitz. Emmanuel Church was damaged, but thankfully, it was repaired.
In 1984, the church was given a special status as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that should be protected.
Helping Other Churches Grow
Emmanuel Church also played a role in starting other churches in the area. It helped set up mission churches like St Saviour's Church, Forest Gate in 1880 and St Mark's Church, Forest Gate. St Mark's even got its own permanent building and parish later on.
In 1881, parts of Emmanuel's parish joined with other parishes to form a new one for St James' Church, Forest Gate. This shows how Emmanuel Church helped the local church community grow.
Keeping the Churchyard Welcoming
In 2023, some work was done to tidy up the church grounds. This included making changes to old headstones and monuments. The goal was to make the churchyard look neat and welcoming for everyone who visits. The local council even helped with this project.
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