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St Simon and St Jude, Hillside Road, Streatham Hill (Roman Catholic)
Perched on the edge of a steep drop, this suburban church dates from 1906, the architect was Clement Jackson. The west end and internal reordering were carried out in 1990 by Derek Philips.
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St Peter, Leigham Court Road, Streatham Hill
Imposingly sited almost at the top of a steep hill. The church is of 1870 by R.W. Drew, with the west end and baptistry by G.H. Fellowes-Prynne.
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St Margaret the Queen, Barcombe Road, Streatham Hill
Closed as a parish church during 2014. but brought back into use as St Margaret Hub around 2017. Its main use now is as the warehouse for the Norwood and Brixton Foodbank. This occupies all the church apart from the Chancel and Lady Chapel, as of 2023 there is one service a week – an early morning communion on a Tuesday.
It was built from 1889-1914 and designed by Rowland Plumbe and Harvey. The photo sets show, firstly the church in 2023 and below while closed in January 2015.
January 2015
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Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Streatham Hill
Well sited on a wiggle in the road, this is a remarkable church by James Wild built in 1840-42. The sanctuary is decorated by Owen Jones, there is glass by Walter Crane, John Hayward, Laurence Lee and J.F. Bentley.
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London Churches in photographs 