London England Temple
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| London England Temple | ||
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| Number | 12 | edit data |
| Announcement | 1955-02-17 | |
| Groundbreaking | 1955-08-27 by David O. McKay |
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| Open House | 16 August–3 September 1958 | |
| Dedication | 1958-09-07 by David O. McKay |
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| Rededication | 1992-10-18 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 | ||
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 were added, as well as a fourth floor. In October 1992, President Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the London England Temple. 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 any one not holding a temple recommend. (In the 1990s the building was refurbished, and for a couple of weeks it was open to the general public.)
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[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)
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[edit] External links
- 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
