Historic churches · London
St John on Bethnal Green
In or near City of London.
St John on Bethnal Green — church in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green · 0.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John on Bethnal Green, the nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, which is 0 km away. The postcode is E2 9PA, and entry is free.
About
St John on Bethnal Green is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1824. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, UK". Coordinates: 51.5276°, -0.0549°.
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Heritage listing
St John on Bethnal Green is an early 19th-century church near Bethnal Green, London, and stands on the Green itself. It was constructed in 1826–1828 to the design of the architect Sir John Soane (1753–1837). It is an Anglican church in the Diocese of London. The church is near Bethnal Green tube station, on Bethnal Green Road and Roman Road. It is a Grade I listed building. The church also hosts avant garde and experimental music performances such as "White Noise 53" and Sebastian Kite's "Genius Loci".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John on Bethnal Green is a historic Church of England parish church designed by Sir John Soane, notable for its unique interior artwork. The church is a significant landmark in Bethnal Green, serving as a place of worship and community gathering.
From the Wikipedia article
St John on Bethnal Green is an early 19th-century church near Bethnal Green, London, and stands on the Green itself. It was constructed in 1826–1828 to the design of the architect Sir John Soane (1753–1837). It is an Anglican church in the Diocese of London. The church is near Bethnal Green tube station, on Bethnal Green Road and Roman Road. It is a Grade I listed building. The church also hosts avant garde and experimental music performances such as "White Noise 53" and Sebastian Kite's "Genius Loci". The belfry provides an exhibition space for artists.
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Background
Description
In 2000, the painter Chris Gollon gained a major commission from the Church of England for fourteen Stations of the Cross paintings for the church. Gollon was a controversial choice, since he is not a practising Christian. In order to carry out the commission, and for consultation on theological matters, he collaborated with Fr Alan Green, rector of the church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5276, -0.0549
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E2 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Established
- 1824
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green — 0 km
- Opening
- Open Church: Second Saturday of every month 11:00am-2:00pm
- Official site
- www.stjohnonbethnalgreen.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q15059608 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John on Bethnal Green (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St. John on Bethnal Green - geograph.org.uk - 1597331.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John on Bethnal Green?
- St John on Bethnal Green is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E2 9PA), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is St John on Bethnal Green?
- St John on Bethnal Green — church in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, UK.
- How do I get to St John on Bethnal Green?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E2 9PA.
- When was St John on Bethnal Green built?
- Built or established in 1824.
- Is St John on Bethnal Green a listed building?
- St John on Bethnal Green is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St John on Bethnal Green free to visit?
- Yes, St John on Bethnal Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John on Bethnal Green?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E2 9PA.