St John on Bethnal Green facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John on Bethnal Green |
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| Church of St John on Bethnal Green | |
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| 51°31′39″N 0°03′18″W / 51.5276°N 0.0549°W | |
| Location | Bethnal Green, London, E2 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Modern Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Sir John Soane |
| Years built | 1826–28 |
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| Diocese | London |
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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.
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.
The belfry provides an exhibition space for artists.
