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Congregational Church (former), Box Lane, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead

On the edge of Hemel beyond the railway station this chapel was founded in 1668, re-built in 1690 and altered in 1856 and 1876. It closed in 1969 and is now a house, the upper story dates from this conversion.

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St George United Reformed Church, Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead

Originally a Presbyterian church, it was designed by Sebastian Comper and built 1956-57.

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Gadebridge [Grace] Baptist Church, Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead

The previous church (1960-61) has been demolished and is being replaced (March 2015) by a new church, hall and small housing development designed by Molyneux Architects. This is now finished and the lower pictures show this completed building.

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Sunrise Church, Queen Square, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead

An independent church which meets in rooms behind the Community Centre in Adeyfield’s district centre.

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Adeyfield Free Church (United Reformed Church) (Former), Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead

On the corner of St. Albans Road and Leverstock Green Road. The church dated from 1953 but was demolished in 2019. A new church centre is being built on Maylands Avenue due to open in Autumn 2019.

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Salvation Army, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead

By the bus station and very much a new town building.

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Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Part of a large complex of halls and classrooms facing the road between the new and old towns. The church dates from 1861 when it was called Marlowes Baptist church, the current name was adopted after amalgamation in 1980 with Boxmoor Baptist Church. The architect was Joseph James.

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A church near you entry

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Alexandra Road Congregational Church, Hemel hempstead

Between the new and old towns. A large independent chapel dating from 1890 and designed by W.A. Fisher. There is a slightly earlier hall next door.

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St Mary & St Joseph, St Johns Road, Boxmoor

Serving western Hemel Hempstead. The church dates from 1898 (Blessed Sacrament Chapel), extended in 1900 (sacristy), 1903 (chapel extended), 1938 (further extension by A. H. Archard of Marshall & Archard) and 1951 (sanctuary and further extension by Archard Partners).

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Taking Stock entry

Our Lady Queen of all Creation, St Albans Road, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead (Roman Catholic)

On the eastern side of the town. It is by Derek Plummer and Associates and dates from 1987. It replaced a church of 1956. The building contains a hall and church, the church being at the western end

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Taking Stock entry