St John the Divine, Kennington

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St John the Divine, Kennington, Gothic Revival church building in Kennington, United Kingdom

The red brick structure features dressed stone elements on parapets, window openings, and doorways, with a 61-meter spire visible across south London.

George Edmund Street designed the church between 1871 and 1874, incorporating architectural elements that reflect the Decorated Gothic style of medieval England.

The Kelham Rood bronze sculpture by Charles Sargeant Jagger from 1929 depicts Christ on the Cross with St John and Virgin Mary figures.

Services occur every Sunday at 10:30 AM, with additional weekday masses from Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, except Thursday at 10:00 AM.

The Korean Icon above the North door serves as a memorial to Bishop Charles John Corfe, who established the Anglican Church of Korea in 1890.

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Inception: 1888

Architects: George Edmund Street

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: https://sjdk.org

GPS coordinates: 51.47760,-0.10627

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08

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