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This article is about the many churches and chapels you can find in the London Borough of Bromley. These are special buildings where Christians gather for worship. You'll learn about different types of churches and their history in this part of Greater London.

A Look Back: Churches in London

London has a huge number of churches and chapels. They belong to many different Christian groups. The most common types are Anglican churches and nonconformist churches (like Baptists or Methodists). There are also many Catholic churches.

Most Anglican churches in London are part of the Diocese of London (for the north) or the Anglican Diocese of Southwark (for the south). However, churches in areas like Bromley are part of the Diocese of Rochester. As London grew in the 1800s, many new churches were built by different Christian groups.

Why These Buildings Matter

Over time, some churches were damaged or lost, especially during the Second World War. But many old and beautiful churches still stand. These buildings are important for their history, their amazing architecture, and their religious meaning. Each church on this list belongs to a specific Christian group, which is called a denomination.

Churches in Bromley: A Snapshot

The London Borough of Bromley has about 135 churches for its 326,900 residents. This means there's roughly one church for every 2,421 people! Below is a list of some of these churches.

Further information: Churches in Bromley
Church name Location Dedication Founded Denomination Notes
SS Peter & Paul, Cudham Cudham Peter & Paul C11th Anglican Joined with St Mary, Downe
All Saints, Orpington Orpington All Saints C11th
St Mary, Downe Downe Mary C11th Joined with SS Peter & Paul, Cudham
St Giles the Abbot, Farnborough Farnborough Giles C11th
St George, Beckenham Beckenham George C12th Rebuilt in 1885–1887
SS Peter & Paul, Bromley Bromley Peter & Paul C12th Rebuilt several times
St Botolph's Church, Ruxley Ruxley Botwulf of Thorney C13th No longer used as a church since 1557
St John the Evangelist, Penge Penge John the Evangelist 1847
St Mary, Shortlands Shortlands Mary 1868
St Mark, Biggin Hill Biggin Hill Mark 1904 Building from 1952–1959
St Mary, Chislehurst Chislehurst Mary 1852 Roman Catholic Building from 1853–1854
Our Lady of the Crays St Mary Cray Mary 1873 Was St Joseph's; rebuilt in 1950s and 2010
St Anthony of Padua, Anerley Anerley Anthony of Padua 1878 Rebuilt in 1898 and 1927
St Joseph, Bromley Bromley Joseph 1892 Current building from 1912
St James the Great, Petts Wood Petts Wood James 1937 Current building from 1964
Bromley Baptist Church Bromley 1863 Baptist
Penge Baptist Church Penge 1865 Part of the Baptist Union
Beckenham Baptist Church Beckenham 1883 Part of the Baptist Union
Anerley Methodist Church Anerley 1865 Methodist Part of the Blackheath & Crystal Palace circuit
Chislehurst Methodist Church Chislehurst 1868–1870
Orpington Methodist Church Orpington 1909 New building from 1953
Beckenham United Reformed Church Beckenham 1875 URC Started as Beckenham Congregational
Temple URC, St Mary Cray St Mary Cray Temple 1853 Rebuilt in 1955
Trinity Bromley United Reformed Church Bromley Trinity 1895 Started as Trinity Presbyterian
Bromley Temple Corps Bromley 1886 Salvation Army
Downe Baptist Church Downe 1851 Grace Baptist SE
Bromley Quaker Meeting Bromley Quakers Building from 1962
Hope Church Bromley Bromley Common Newfrontiers Meets in St Luke's Bromley Common
King's Church St Paul's Cray St Paul's Cray 1997
Bromley Vineyard Church Bromley Vineyard
Jubilee Church Bromley Bromley Common 1970s Independent Part of the Pioneer Network
Bromley Town Church Bromley Part of the Evangelical Alliance

Churches That Are No Longer Active

Some churches have closed down over the years. Here's an example:

Church name Location Dedication Founded Ended Denomination Notes
SS Peter & Paul, St Paul's Cray St Paul's Cray Peter & Paul 1950s 2008 Roman Catholic Joined with St Joseph's St Mary Cray (which was renamed St Mary of the Crays)

More Church Information

Helpful Websites

  • Anglican Diocese of London
  • Baptist Union Churches
  • Church of England Parish Finder
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • The History Files Churches of the British Isles
  • Methodist Church of Great Britain Church Search
  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark – Parish Directory
  • United Reformed Church Find A Church
  • Redeemed Christian Church of God
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