Wanstead United Reformed Church, Reformed church in Wanstead, United Kingdom
Wanstead United Reformed Church is a Grade II listed building located on Nightingale Lane in the London Borough of Redbridge, featuring renovated entrances with glazed front doors. It includes accessible facilities with ramped entry points, modern washrooms, and a kitchen designed to support various community functions.
The building was originally constructed as St Luke's Church on Euston Road between 1856 and 1861, then relocated stone by stone to its current Wanstead location in 1866. This removal was undertaken to prevent demolition during the construction of a major railway terminus.
The church serves as a gathering place for different groups in the community, from worship circles to scout troops and children's activities. This shared use reflects how the building has become woven into local life.
The building is easily accessible via ramped entrances and provides modern facilities for visitors and groups. Its location on Nightingale Lane makes it straightforward to find and reach by local transport.
The structure was entirely dismantled and rebuilt in 1866 in an extraordinary preservation effort to save it from demolition. This rare relocation showcases an unusual approach to protecting a valued building from development.
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