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Jacksons Lane

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Jacksons Lane — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Jacksons Lane Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1834256

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Jacksons Lane is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Jacksons Lane Arts Centre (JLAC) is a multi-arts venue in Highgate, north London, located in a Grade II listed former Wesleyan Methodist church. The building is home to a 170 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio, a cafe-bar and four other multi-purpose spaces. In 2022 it completed a large-scale £5 million refurbishment & redevelopment of the building with the majority of the funding coming from Arts Council England & Haringey Council. JLAC is now more accessible, has greater facilities, a larger front of house area and two new circus creation spaces.

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Background

History

Highgate or Jackson's Lane Wesleyan Methodist church was opened in 1905, on the current site at the corner of Archway Road and Jacksons Lane. The building was of red brick with stone dressings, designed in an early Gothic style included a Sunday school and was designed by W. H. Boney of Highgate. The church seated 650 and the schoolroom 400. Jackson's Lane was well known during the 1960s for its community work. The church was closed in 1975 and reopened to begin its new incarnation as an arts centre and centre for the North London community.

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Coordinates
51.5766, -0.1454
District
Haringey
Parish
Haringey, unparished area
Postcode
N6 5SS
Parliamentary constituency
Hampstead and Highgate
Established
1975

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jacksons Lane?
Jacksons Lane is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 5SS), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
When was Jacksons Lane built?
Built or established in 1975.
Who owns Jacksons Lane?
Jacksons Lane is owned by Jacksons Lane Ltd.
Is Jacksons Lane a listed building?
Jacksons Lane is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Jacksons Lane?
Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 5SS. It sits within the Hampstead and Highgate parliamentary constituency.