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St Peter and St Paul, Amwell Street, Clerkenwell (Roman Catholic)

Originally built for the Countess of Huntingdon’s Connexion in 1835, it was bought by the Roman Catholic church in 1847.

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St Stephen, Canonbury Road, Canonbury

An eccentric exterior by Inwood and Clifton 1837-1839. The interior  was rebuilt by A Llewellyn-Smith within the old walls in 1957-58. The main feature is the martyrdom of St Stephen by Brian Thomas. The interior was being set up for filming when I visited.

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St Paul, Essex Road, Canonbury

Since 1997 a Steiner School, the church was designed by Charles Barry 1826-28. Inside the aisles have been converted to classrooms and the chancel to an entrance and administrative area.

St Jude and St Paul, Mildmay Grove

By A.D. Gough from 1855, with the chancel, aisles and clerestory added in 1871 by Edwin Clare. The interior has the nave aisles divided off to form, on the south side rooms and on the north halls used by a private school. All the galleries, bar that at the west have been removed.

St Augustine, Highbury New Park, Highbury

Built as part of the Highbury Park estate and designed by Habershon and Brock in 1869-70. The western end has been divided off as a lounge, nursery and offices with a gallery above.

Blessed Sacrament, Copenhagen Street, Islington

Designed by Robert L. Curtis and built in 1916.

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All Saints, Caledonian Road/Carnegie Street, Islington

A hall/church of 1977.

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Church on the Corner, Barnsbury Road

Originally the derelict King Edward VII pub at 64 Barnsbury Road, it became an Anglican church in 1994. There appear to be no church like fittings inside.

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Sacred Heart of Jesus, Eden Grove, Lower Holloway (Roman Catholic)

Part of the street front and rather hidden away with its main entrance through a gate in the archway next to the stubby unfinshed tower. It is by F.H. Pownall and dates from 1869-70. In 1960-1961 Archard & Partners added a west gallery.

St Luke, Hillmarton Road, West Holloway

Designed by Charles Lee, 1859-60.

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