St John on Bethnal Green

St John on Bethnal Green is an early 19th-century church near Bethnal Green, London, and stands on the Green itself. It was constructed in 1826–1828 to the design of the architect Sir John Soane (1753–1837). It is an Anglican church in the Diocese of London.^[1] The church is near Bethnal Green tube station, on Bethnal Green Road and Roman Road. It is a Grade I listed building.^[2] The belfry provides an exhibition space for artists.^[3]

St John on Bethnal Green
Church of St John on Bethnal Green
51.5276°N 0.0549°W / 51.5276; -0.0549
Location	Bethnal Green, London, E2
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Modern Catholic
Website	stjohnonbethnalgreen.church
Architecture
Architect(s)	Sir John Soane
Years built	1826–28
Administration
Diocese	London

South face of the church, along Roman Road

The Stations of the Cross

In 2000, the painter Chris Gollon gained a major commission from the Church of England for fourteen Stations of the Cross paintings for the church.^[4] Gollon was a controversial choice, since he is not a practising Christian. In order to carry out the commission, and for consultation on theological matters, he collaborated with Fr Alan Green, rector of the church.^[5]

The pipe organ

The pipe organ in the church's west gallery was installed in 1950. It was made by the London firm of Rest Cartwright. The organ case was designed by Martin Travers.^[6]

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