Church of St Thomas, Old Hill Street, Clapton Common N16 - Hackney

Only the crypt (c1777), the tower and belfry (1827) survived World War II bomb damage in December 1940. The church was re-opened in October 1958 to designs by NF Cachemaille-Day; he retained the apse from William Burges's remodelling in 1873 and the 1921 World War I memorial. In 2024 the badly leaking concrete nave roof was insulated and re-covered, funded by the Diocese of London and by Historic England under emergency grant procedures. The congregation is actively seeking funding for the repair of the tower and development of site facilities to further engage with the local community.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST THOMAS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1265859

Local Planning Authority:

Hackney

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Thomas

Street Name:

Old Hill Street

Locality:

Clapton Common

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Hackney

Parliamentary Constituency:

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II, CA