'It's like a bereavement what's happened here'
She said the church and community would "build back and build back better"."The community is so much more than the building, always."Parishioner Lynn Kyei-Pocwah, who was at the service, said she was saddened as the church had served the community so well.
Local resident Rob Cope said the fire-stricken church reminded him of pictures of bombed-out churches during the Blitz, adding: "The community still exists and people will rebuild around it whatever happens now."Built in 1846 to replace a small temporary building which had been set up to cater for the expanding population of St John's Wood
The interior features several memorials including one commemorating the tragedy of the Herald of Free Enterprise, a cross channel ferry which capsized off Zeebrugge in 1987
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Steven Spielberg and John Williams are the reason I love the movies'The heart and soul of Spielberg and Williams’ work have not only been a foundation for my love of film, but for so many aspects of my life.' AndyGaudion93 writes for MetroOpinion
Read more »
Kind-hearted care home residents launch food bank service for Tollcross communityResidents and staff at Haydale Care Home have opened the Corbett Community Cupboard - a food bank service launched to give back to the Tollcross community for their support during covid.
Read more »
Keir Starmer says Labour will 'never again' be a party of 'protest not public service'Keir Starmer says Labour will 'never again' be a party of 'protest not public service' 🔴 As he nears three years in his job, Keir Starmer unleashed a scathing condemnation of the party's stances under Jeremy Corbyn
Read more »
Bloody Sunday remembrance service takes place for victimsIt is part of a series of events which have taken place this week ahead of Monday's anniversary.
Read more »
Lady Susan Hussey attends same church service as King Charles after race rowLady Susan Hussey was pictured with King Charles and Princess Anne on Sunday as they attended a service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Royal Family's estate
Read more »