St Andrew's Church

St Andrew's Church is a Victorian parish church in Leytonstone built in Early English Gothic style with Kentish ragstone walls and knapped flint details throughout. The building displays crafted details on its walls and entrances that shape its character.

The foundation stone was laid in 1886 with Prince Arthur performing the ceremony as numerous high-ranking guests including the Lord Mayor of London attended. The land came from William Cotton's estate, a former Bank of England governor who designated the area for a memorial church in 1874.

The church displays stained glass windows made by Margaret Chilton between 1919 and 1957, with several dedicated as war memorials. These windows fill the interior with colored light and tell stories of those lost in conflict.

The church is open for regular Sunday services and contains both a traditional baptismal font and an immersion pool for different baptism practices. Visitors should check opening times before attending to ensure they can explore the interior.

The building houses both a traditional baptismal font from the former church and a modern immersion pool, bringing two different baptism traditions under one roof. This arrangement shows how the community honors and supports varying worship practices.

Location: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Website: https://standrewsleytonstone.org

GPS coordinates: 51.57550,0.00754

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43