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Twickenham United Reformed Church
51°26′33.9″N 0°20′36.7″W / 51.442750°N 0.343528°W / 51.442750; -0.343528
Location First Cross Road, Twickenham, London l
Country United Kingdom
Denomination United Reformed
Previous denomination Congregational
Architecture
Functional status Active
Administration
Synod Southern

Twickenham United Reformed Church is a special place of worship. It is located on Twickenham Green in Twickenham, London. This church is part of the United Reformed Church group.

The church used to be called Twickenham Congregational Church. Its current minister, or leader, is Stephen Lewis.

What is the History of Twickenham Church?

The church was started by a woman named Lady Amelia Shaw. She was the second wife of Sir Robert Shaw. Lady Amelia used her schoolroom for public worship. This was back in 1835.

How Did the Church Building Grow?

The very first chapel building was put up in 1844. Later, in 1866, the church was made much bigger. It was rebuilt and expanded to welcome more people.

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