St Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Laxton Place facts for kids
St Anne's was a Roman Catholic church located near Regent's Park in London. It was built in 1970. The church was used for many years but closed down in the early 2000s. It was later taken down in 2019 to make space for new apartment buildings.
History of St Anne's Church
Before St Anne's, there was a school chapel in Little Albany Street that opened in 1857. This was replaced by a new church in Seaton Place in 1938. In the 1960s, the area was rebuilt, and plans were made for a new church. This new church was to be on the corner of Laxton Place and Longford Street.
A very important church leader, Cardinal Heenan, placed the first stone for the new church on May 30, 1970. The church then opened its doors later that same year.
Starting in 1991, a small group of people from the Chaldean Catholic Church began to worship at St Anne's. They continued to use the church until at least 2003. However, the church was closed by 2011 and has since been demolished.
Building Design
The church was designed by architects Scott and Jaques. It had curved walls made of dark bricks. There were 17 tall windows that broke up the walls. The roof was made of copper and was held up by strong concrete beams. Inside, the altar was made of stone, while the other furniture was made of wood.
See also
- Regent's Park Estate – a housing area nearby
- Regent's Place – a new development across the street
