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St Barnabas (former), Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town (now Cathedral of St Andrew, Greek Orthodox)
Built 1884-85 by Ewan Christian. It became a Greek Orthodox church in 1957 and a Cathedral in 1970. In contrast to the plain exterior the interior walls and ceilings are completely decorated with colourful and impressive paintings of Biblical scenes. Although I was able to take a set of interior photographs the priest present requested that they are not published.
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St John the Baptist (former), Highgate Road, Kentish Town (now Christ Apostolic)
A nedieval chapel was replaced by this church designed by James Wyatt in 1782-84. Its Palladian appearance was drastically changed by J.H. Hakewill who altered it to a Neo-norman building in 1843-45, adding the east end and towers to replace a portico facing the street. It was declared redundant in 1993, was derelict and used for raves before being taken over by the Nigerian Christ Apostolic church.
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St Anargyre Cosmas and Damian, Gordon House Road, Kentish Town (Greek Orthodox)
Just off Highgate Road, a small church from the late 19th century, which became a Greek Orthodox church in 1967 having been built as a Catholic Apostolic church.
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St Benet and All Saints, Lupton Street, Kentish Town
A large church in suburban streets. It was designed by Cecil Hare, who had worked with Bodley. The east end is of 1908 and the nave 1928, replacing one of 1884-85.
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St Luke, Osney Crescent/Caversham Road, Kentish Town
Built 1867-69, the first church by Basil Champneys, with a tall tower at the east end. It was declared redundant in 1991 but since 2011 it has housed an evangelical CoE congregation
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Holy Trinity, Clarence Way, Kentish Town
By Thomas Wyatt and David Brandon 1849-50. Hidden away in back streets and behind railway arches.
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Our Lady of Help of Christians, Kentish Town (Roman Catholic)
Built as a Methodist church 1864-67 by John Tarring, but taken over by the Roman Catholic church in 1969. It still looks almost as much Methodist as Catholic in layout.
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St Silas, St Silas Place, Kentish Town
One of the “highest” Anglican churches in London. It was designed by Ernest Shearman and built in 1911-12. The contents are a remarkable collection of furnishings and decorations. The banners and the triptych are by Nina Somerset, who also added the painted colour to the Stations of the Cross.
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London Churches in photographs 