Church of St George in the East, Cannon Street Road, Stepney E1 - Tower Hamlets
The prominent Commissioner's church was designed in an idiosyncratic style by Hawksmoor and completed in 1729. Faced in fine Portland ashlar on brick cores, the interior was gutted during WW2 with only the landmark tower and walls surviving. In 1964 a new church was built within the walls and flats were created above the aisles, accessed through the former gallery stair towers. The aisle roofs are leaking and the exposed exterior walls are suffering from rain ingress. The church is seeking funding for a full repair and development project.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST GEORGE IN THE EAST
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1357779
- Local Planning Authority:
- Tower Hamlets
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St George in the East
- Street Name:
- Cannon Street Road
- Locality:
- Stepney
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA
Contact Details
Ian Harper 020 7973 3786
