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It is not an uncommon sight in London to find redundant churches converted to residential use. The building began life as the Junction Road Congregational Church, built in 1866 to the designs of architect W.F. Poulton. It continued as a place of Christian worship in 1978, after which it became Samaj Hall, a Hindu organization. At some point thereafter the building conversion took place.

It is not an uncommon sight in London to find redundant churches converted to residential use. The building began life as the Junction Road Congregational Church, built in 1866 to the designs of architect W.F. Poulton. It continued as a place of Christian worship in 1978, after which it became Samaj Hall, a Hindu organization. At some point thereafter the building conversion took place. Another view at Image

Seen from Hargrave Park. The reflections of the evening sky in the dark-tinted windows were what first caught my eye - but what a stylish job they've made of refurbishing this Victorian building! Apparently both public and private investment were involved, the intention being to rehabilitate a local landmark and set a new standard in a street which had become rather dowdy: http://www.islington.gov.uk/publicrecords/library/Environmental-protection/Information/Factsheets/2011-2012/(2012-03-03)-Completed-Grant-Project-St-John's-Tavern.pdf I reckon they've done the area proud. My only quibble would be that the place is so stylish (in such a demure sort of way) that I didn't realise it was still a pub - I imagined it had been converted for residential use, or even offices.