London England Temple
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| Number | 12 | |
| Announcement | 17 February 1955 | |
| Groundbreaking | 27 August 1955 by David O. McKay |
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| Open House | 16 August – 3 September 1958 | |
| Dedication | 7 September 1958 by David O. McKay |
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| Rededication | 18 October 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Location | West Park Road Newchapel Surrey RH7 6HW United Kingdom |
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| Phone number | (44) 1342-832-759 | |
| Site | 32 acres (12.9 hectares) | |
| Total floor area | 42,775 sq ft (3,974 m2) | |
| Height | 190 ft (58 m) | |
| Exterior finish | brick masonry faced with white Portland limestone; the spire is lead-coated copper | |
| Temple design | Modern contemporary, single spire | |
| Ordinance rooms | 4 | |
| Sealing rooms | 7 | |
| Clothing rental | Yes | |
| Preceded by | Hamilton New Zealand Temple | |
| Followed by | Oakland California Temple | |
| Official website • News & Images | ||
Coordinates: 51°9′45.23759″N 0°3′7.851599″W / 51.1625659972°N 0.05218099972°W The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the 12th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England. Building of the temple began on 27 August 1955, and the temple was dedicated on 7 September 1958. Over 76,000 people toured the building before it was dedicated.[1] It was the first Mormon temple to be built in the United Kingdom. Its construction was part of a major growth in the number of temples led by David O. McKay, who performed the dedication.
After thirty-two years, the London Temple was closed for remodeling and refurbishing. An additional 8,500 square feet (790 m2) were added, as well as a fourth floor. In October 1992, President Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the London England Temple, after a two week public open house. A second British temple was built in 1998 in Chorley, Lancashire.
The London England Temple has a total of 42,775 square feet (3,974 m2), four ordinance rooms, and seven sealing rooms.[2] Despite its "church-like" appearance, inside there is no single substantial, lofty space - the building is more like an office block inside, with room after room. It is faced with white Portland limestone with a green copper spire. Like other Mormon temples, entry is not permitted to anyone not holding a temple recommend.
A statue of the angel Moroni was placed atop the temple at the conclusion of the Jubilee Celebration. Included in the Jubilee project was the restoring the Manor House and the visitors center, adding new mission offices to the temple site and renovating the accommodation center for temple patrons.[3]
[edit] See also
- Temple (Latter Day Saints)
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
[edit] References
- ^ "London's Mormon Temple" (HTML). TIME. 1958-09-15. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,863818,00.html. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. "The crowds of visitors (76,324 by head count)"
- ^ Avant, Gerry (editor) (2006), Deseret Morning News 2007 Church Almanac. Salt Lake City:Deseret Morning News.
- ^ Swinton, Heidi (19 December 2008). "Angel Moroni takes flight to London Temple". Church News (Deseret News Publishing Company). http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/56309/Angel-Moroni-takes-flight-to-London-Temple.html. Retrieved on 23 December 2009.
[edit] External links
Media related to London England Temple at Wikimedia Commons- Official LDS London England Temple page
- Official LDS UK London England Temple page
- London England Temple page
- Pictures of the London Temple
- Presidents of the London Temple
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