St Peter's Church, Walworth, Georgian church in Walworth, England.
St Peter's Church features high arched windows set within recesses and showcases London stock brickwork combined with stone architectural elements throughout its structure.
The church served as an air raid shelter during World War II, housing between 600 and 900 people each night in its underground crypt.
The church maintains connections with St Peter's Church of England Primary School while offering regular Sunday Parish Mass services at 10:30 AM.
The redeveloped crypt area, named InSpire, contains a digital arts center, IT suite, conference spaces, and a public café for community activities.
The building represents architect John Soane's first church design following the Napoleonic wars, constructed with funding from the Church Building Act of 1818.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1823
Architects: John Soane
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Website: http://stpeterswalworth.org
GPS coordinates: 51.48660,-0.09263
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:02
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