Abbeys & priories · London
Church of St Andrew, Hackney
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Church of St Andrew, Hackney — Anglican parish church on Bethune Road in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford Hill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Andrew in Hackney can be reached via Stamford Hill railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is N16 5FD.
About
Church of St Andrew, Hackney is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1883. Designed by Arthur Blomfield. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Anglican parish church on Bethune Road in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney, England". Coordinates: 51.5706°, -0.0803°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew, Stoke Newington, is a Grade II* listed Anglican parish church on Bethune Road in Stamford Hill (on the border of Stoke Newington), in the London Borough of Hackney, England. The church, which is dedicated to St Andrew, is located at the junction of Bethune Road and Dunsmure Road in London.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Church of St Andrew in Hackney is a community-focused church that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. Visitors can explore its beautiful Victorian architecture, including stained glass windows and wall paintings, and participate in various community events.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew, Stoke Newington, is a Grade II* listed Anglican parish church on Bethune Road in Stamford Hill (on the border of Stoke Newington), in the London Borough of Hackney, England. The church, which is dedicated to St Andrew, is located at the junction of Bethune Road and Dunsmure Road in London.
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Background
History
]] ]] ]] A temporary iron church was established on Manor Road in 1876. It was one of several Hackney parishes listed by Charles Booth on his 1898–99 Poverty Map. The new parish's church, consecrated on 11 October 1884, was designed by Arthur Blomfield. The church's records, from 1883 to 1977, are held at the London Metropolitan Archives.
Description
The interior is particularly striking, and features the extensive use of murals, mostly by the Victorian designers Heaton, Butler and Bayne. Most of the murals have been painted directly onto the walls; only those at high level in the chancel are marouflage. The reredos paintings are on mahogany and portray the Crucifixion and the Apostles. The east window, dating from 1951, is by the Scottish stained glass artist William Wilson. The great west window was designed by Burlison and Grylls, The church also includes an unusual First World War memorial listing those from the parish who served and returned. It has been restored and is now hung in its original position at the east end of the north…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5706, -0.0803
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- N16 5FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tottenham
- Established
- 1883
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.standrewsn16.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551252 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew, Stoke Newington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: London, STOKE NEWINGTON, St Andrew (38699419371).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Andrew, Hackney?
- Church of St Andrew, Hackney is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N16 5FD), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Andrew, Hackney?
- Church of St Andrew, Hackney — Anglican parish church on Bethune Road in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney, England.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Hackney?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode N16 5FD.
- When was Church of St Andrew, Hackney built?
- Built or established in 1883. Designed by Arthur Blomfield.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Hackney a listed building?
- Church of St Andrew, Hackney is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Andrew, Hackney free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Andrew, Hackney is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Andrew, Hackney?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N16 5FD.