All Saints Church is one of Newham's finest buildings which dates back a thousand years. To many in this area, it is known affectionately as the Cathedral of the East End - and rightly so. This dignified building has watched over the great developments of our history. Once associated with Stratford Langthorne Abbey, it has been linked with the crown both in fact and legend. It is said that Henry VIII used to visit the church with Anne Boleyn on their visits to the Abbey.

The Abbot of the Abbey was originally the patron of the church and one of the Abbots baptised Queen Elizabeth I and also went to Greenwich to welcome Anne of Cleves in 1539. The church witnessed the plague and the Great Fire of London would have been clearly seen from its majestic tower. Charles Dickens used to set his watch by the time on the church clock - the mechanism is the prototype of the world's most famous clock - Big Ben, at Westminster. The earliest schools were built within the churchyard and many other churches were established throughout Newham.

Within the church there is much to explore - the monuments and tower, the organ, the architecture which traces changing styles (each generation has left its mark on the church) and there is much to enjoy - concerts, socials, quiet days and of course the love of God and fellowship amongst this Christian fellowship.

Please explore our website - there is much here too: pictures and prints of our lovely building, photos of our parish life and details of services and events. Take a look at the zones - Comfort and prayer - where we hope you will find spiritual help, guidance and peace. Learn about our parish groups and events and our plans for our future community centre.

Why not pay us a visit? Come and join us and be part of your community and help us to bring something special to the people of Newham.

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