Description:
The only surviving Elizabethan church in London, with red brickwork dating back to 1563. The interior pairs soaring high ceilings and historic stained-glass windows with a flexible, open-plan nave that has been cleared of central seating for easy dressing and set builds. Original wooden pews remain intact along one side, retaining the building's authentic period feel.
A 2013 interior update introduced integrated kitchen facilities, modern WCs, and dual access points via the main road frontage and a secondary side entrance. Outside, the enclosed, atmospheric churchyard features historic monuments, mature trees, and overgrown stone pathways. The immediate surrounding streetscape offers a remarkably rich, dual-era exterior backdrop for historical drama, commercial stills, and music video productions.
Details:
Within M25: Yes
Authority: Hackney
Nearest station: Stoke Newington
