Nestled in Tottenham, London, stands St. Philip the Apostle Church. It’s a fascinating blend of history and community. St. Philips started its life not in bricks and mortar, but as an iron church in Philip Lane in 1899. This was thanks to the London Diocesan Home Mission. The current St. Philips, a red-brick beauty with stone dressings, was consecrated in 1906. It sits on the corner of Clonmell Road and Philip Lane. The architect, J. E. K. Cutts, chose the Perpendicular style. Interestingly, St. Philips isn’t traditionally orientated. The original design included a nave, aisles, a chancel, and a south-east chapel, with seating for 800. There were even plans for a north-west tower. However, only the first stage was ever built. The organ, a piece of history itself, was brought from St. Philip, Clerkenwell. A yellow-brick church hall was later added near Spur Road, expanding St. Philips’ community reach. St. Philips the Apostle Church is more than just a building. It’s a testament to the evolving needs of Tottenham and a vibrant part of London’s spiritual landscape.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service