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St Andrew, Maylands Park, Albany Park

In the Albany Park Estate east of Sidcup. It dates from 1964 by Braddock, Martin-Smith and Lipley. Built on a slope with halls underneath and a church on top. There are now (Jan 2024) only two Anglican services a month and the building is administered by the New Community Church.

 

St James, North Cray

On the edge of attractive parkland bordering the Cray Valley. The church was rebuilt by Edwin Nash in 1850-52 (nave) and 1871 (chancel). The tower was added in 1857.

 

St Mary, Park Hill Road, Bexley

The original parish church for Bexley in a wooded churchyard east of Old Bexley village centre. It dates from the 13th century but was heavily restored by Basil Champneys in 1882-83.

 

St John Fisher, Thanet Road, Bexley (Roman Catholic)

Close to the centre of Old Bexley, it is a building of 1974-74 by Ivor Day and O’Brien.

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St John the Evangelist, Park Hill Road, Bexley

A large prominent building on the west side of Bexley. The architect was G. Low and it was built in 1881-82.

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St James the Great, Penhill Road, Blendon

A suburban hall church of 1937, the chancel is separated from the nave which is effectively a hall area.

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Our Lady of the Rosary, Burnt Oak Lane, Blackfen (Roman Catholic)

Hidden away behind the houses on Burnt Oak Lane, a church of 1936-37 by Edward John Walters of F.A. Walters and Sons.Aisles and a narthex were added in the 1960s by Walters and Kerr Bate

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St Stephen, Depedene Road, Welling (Roman Catholic)

A small church with a big car park, just behind the main street in Welling. It was built in 1935 and designed by Edward John Walters.

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St John the Evangelist, Danson Lane, Welling

On the edge of Danson Park, a church of 1926 by Evelyn Hellicar.

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Holy Trinity, Lamorbey

Near Sidcup station. It was designed by Ewan Christian and built 1879, restored in 1949 after war damage.

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