Church of St John the Evangelist, Victorian church in Penge, England
The Church of St John the Evangelist stands in Kentish ragstone with bathstone details, featuring a west tower and stone broach spire with geometrical tracery.
The church construction, completed in 1862 by architect Edwin Nash, addressed the needs of Penge residents who previously traveled to Battersea for religious services.
The interior displays notable Victorian craftsmanship through stained glass windows, including a 1910 piece designed by William Morris & Company featuring Temperance and Hope figures.
The building serves both religious functions and community gatherings, offering space for concerts, public meetings, and events during the Penge Festival.
Eight timber roof beams in the transepts converge from different directions in mid-air, creating an unusual architectural feature noted by architectural critic Nicolas Pevsner.
Location: London Borough of Bromley
Architects: Edwin Nash
Architectural style: Victorian architecture
Website: https://penge-anglicans.org
GPS coordinates: 51.41662,-0.05497
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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