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Parish of St Jude, Mildmay Grove , Church of England
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History
The parish of Saint Jude was established in 1856. The church was constructed in 1855, designed by A.D. Gough. It was enlarged in 1871. The church was known for missionary work and for supporting missions. The vicar betwwen 1864 and 1873 was William Pennefather, a well known churchman and mission preacher; he and his wife Catherine also wrote hymns.
From: 'Islington: Churches', A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 8: Islington and Stoke Newington parishes (1985), pp. 88-99.