Cricklewood Baptist Church is a

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, and is part of the London Baptist Association. Built in 1907, the church had its first service on 5 January 1908. In 1930, a church hall was added and after the main church building was sold to property developers in 1990, the hall became the central place of worship for the congregation.

Historical background

The area around the church was owned by

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and in 1900, housing was built along Anson Road. By 1904 there were 210 houses in the area and another 65 were being built. The influx of people and the number of houses being built began to give Cricklewood an identity as a residential district and it was during this time that several churches were built. A Congregationalist church opened on Chichele Road in 1893, St Gabriels, Cricklewood

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church opened on Walm Lane in 1898 and St. Michael's Anglican church opened on St Michael's Road in 1910. Cricklewood Baptist Church celebrated its centenary in November 2008 with a visit from local

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. In December 2014, the congregation held a carol service in the foyer of the original church building on Anson Road. This was the first service to be held in the old church since it was sold to developers in 1990 and became Trinity Court.

Architectural features

The building was designed by Arthur Keen of Kenton & Company,

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in the style of Italian

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and consists of red and yellow brick. The church tower is a recognisable landmark and the west window of the hall contains an

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stained glass window depicting

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holding a sheep. Along the north wall are several smaller stained glass windows telling the Parable of the Sower.

References

External links

The London Baptist Association
{{Churches in Brent Churches in the London Borough of Brent Baptist churches in London

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