Collection LMA/4309 - PUTNEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Identity area

Reference code

LMA/4309

Title

PUTNEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Date(s)

  • 1885-1972 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.08 linear meters

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Name of creator

Biographical history

In 1879, the Presbytery purchased and occupied church buildings (now called Saint Margaret) located in Putney Park Land, which had formed the private chapel of the Granard Estate. Putney United Reformed Church was therefore initially known as the Granard Presbyterian Church. This remained the place of worship until 1897 when the church moved to buildings on the corner of Briar Walk and Upper Richmond Road.

In 1941 a bomb destroyed all the halls and a third of the church. Rebuilding of the church and new halls was completed in 1957. In 1946 the church amalgamated with Wandsworth Presbyterian Church and became known as Putney and Wandsworth Presbyterian Church. In 1968 the spire was removed and the tower was capped off. At the same time, the manse which had stood next to the church was sold and replaced by a house in Fairdale Gardens.

In 1972 the church became known as Putney United Reformed Church following the union of the Congregational and Presbyterian denominations. The last service to be held took place in February 1996.

Archival history

LMA/4309 1885-1972 Collection 0.08 linear meters Presbyterian Church of England

In 1879, the Presbytery purchased and occupied church buildings (now called Saint Margaret) located in Putney Park Land, which had formed the private chapel of the Granard Estate. Putney United Reformed Church was therefore initially known as the Granard Presbyterian Church. This remained the place of worship until 1897 when the church moved to buildings on the corner of Briar Walk and Upper Richmond Road.

In 1941 a bomb destroyed all the halls and a third of the church. Rebuilding of the church and new halls was completed in 1957. In 1946 the church amalgamated with Wandsworth Presbyterian Church and became known as Putney and Wandsworth Presbyterian Church. In 1968 the spire was removed and the tower was capped off. At the same time, the manse which had stood next to the church was sold and replaced by a house in Fairdale Gardens.

In 1972 the church became known as Putney United Reformed Church following the union of the Congregational and Presbyterian denominations. The last service to be held took place in February 1996.

Received in 2001 from the United Reformed Church (Southern Province) Trust Limited (B01/091).

Records of Putney United Reformed Church and its predecessors, 1885-1972, including trust deeds and agreements relating to property owned by the Church; papers relating to the appointment of new trustees and correspondence regarding building works.

LMA/4309/A: Administration

Available for general access.

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English

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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

For further records see LMA/4022.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. January to March 2009 Nonconformists Architecture Buildings Chapels Religious buildings Nonconformist chapels Religions Ancient religions Christianity Protestantism Nonconformity United Reformed Church Property Church property Organisation and management Administration Church administration Religious groups Christians Protestants Protestant nonconformists Presbyterians Presbyterianism Protestant nonconformity Churches Religion Putney United Reformed Church x Granard Presbyterian Church x Putney and Wandsworth Presbyterian Church Putney London England UK Western Europe Wandsworth Europe

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Received in 2001 from the United Reformed Church (Southern Province) Trust Limited (B01/091).

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of Putney United Reformed Church and its predecessors, 1885-1972, including trust deeds and agreements relating to property owned by the Church; papers relating to the appointment of new trustees and correspondence regarding building works.

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Accruals

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LMA/4309/A: Administration

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Available for general access.

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Copyright: Depositor

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

For further records see LMA/4022.

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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Language(s)

  • English

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