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Christ Church

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Christ Church — church in Hampstead, London.

Christ Church, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Hampstead · 0.3 km
  • Free entry

About

Christ Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1852. Designed by Samuel Daukes. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Hampstead, London". Coordinates: 51.5595°, -0.1769°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Christ Church, Hampstead, is a Church of England church in Hampstead, London. It is a church with particular connections to the old village of Hampstead and the Heath. Former Prime Minister Clement Attlee was married to his wife, Violet Attlee, at Christ Church, Hampstead.

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Background

History

The present church was erected between 1850 and 1852 to designs by the architect Samuel Daukes in the Early English Gothic style. In 1860 a timber gallery was erected by Sir Gilbert Scott (this was dismantled in the 1960s). In 1881 82 the north porch and aisle were added to designs by Ewan Christian. The church is constructed of Kentish ragstone with Portland stone dressings and slate roofs. In 1855 the church built a primary school adjacent, originally for infants. By the post-World War II period the school catered to kindergarten (ages 3–5) and primary (ages 5–11) mixed gender students, organized as one class per year. This was one of many such church-associated schools in the area.

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Coordinates
51.5595, -0.1769
District
Camden
Parish
Camden, unparished area
Postcode
NW3 1JG
Parliamentary constituency
Hampstead and Highgate
Established
1852
Nearest railway station
Hampstead0.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Christ Church?
Christ Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 1JG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
When was Christ Church built?
Built or established in 1852. Designed by Samuel Daukes.
Is Christ Church a listed building?
Christ Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Christ Church free to visit?
Yes, Christ Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Christ Church?
The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 1JG.