Church of St John-at-Hackney
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St John at Hackney is a Grade II* listed Anglican Church in the heart of the London Borough of Hackney with a large capacity of around 2,000. It was built in 1792 to replace Hackney's medieval parish church, of which St Augustine's Tower remains, at the edge of its churchyard. The church faces north towards Clapton Square, with the nearby Sutton House and Hackney Central station also accessible from the churchyard to the east and south, respectively. As well as a thriving parish church, St John at Hackney has also become known as a notable music venue, playing host to the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Robbie Williams, Griff and Interpol.
St John at Hackney Church | |
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Hackney Church | |
Location | London Borough of Hackney |
Address | St John at Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0PD |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Church of England |
Churchmanship | Anglican |
Website | https://saint.church |
History | |
Founded | 1275 |
Dedicated | 15 July 1797 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | James Spiller |
Years built | 1792 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of London |
Parish | The Parish of Hackney |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London |
Rector | Rev'd Al Gordon |
Curate(s) | Rev'd Mark Nelson; Rev'd Naomi Maxwell |
Archdeacon | Very Rev'd Peter Farley-Moore |