Religion: 1800s - 1900s

Religion: 1800s - 1900s

Ilford Lane and its surrounding streets are home to several historic places of worship.

These include Ilford Methodist Church, originally built in 1902 but replaced with a new church in 1961 after the church had been severely damaged by bombing during the Second World War. St. Luke’s Church of England church, Baxter Road, was built in 1915 and was also damaged by bombing during the Second World War. Clementswood Baptist Church was first built in 1908 and replaced with the current building in 1927. St. Mary and St. Erconwald Roman Catholic church opened in 1953.

The Durga Hindu Mandir, Norman Road, was established in 1994. Albert Road, off the top end of Ilford Lane, is home to St. Alban’s Church (1900), Ilford Islamic Centre (1978, current building 1997), and VHP Hindu Mandir (1985). Ilford Presbyterian Church (1902-1979) is now the Mildmay Centre.