The London England Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The London Temple is located on the A22 Eastbourne Road /West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB.
The London Temple Visitors' Centre staffed by the England London Mission is now closed BUT there is one at the Hyde Park LDS Chapel
Exhibition Road 64-68 Princes Gate, London SW7 2PA.
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Surrounding the temple are 10 acres of formal grounds featuring Eden Brook on the southern border of the property and numerous stately oak trees. A picturesque pond sits to the southwest creating inspiring reflections of the temple both day and night.
Brief History: -
In 1952, President David O. McKay (9th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) authorised church officials to search for property to purchase for two temple sites in Europe…one in Switzerland and the other in England. In June 1953, a property owned by the Pears family (owners of the Pears Soap Manufacturers) was purchased by the church. President McKay and Edward Anderson (the temple architect), came to England and walked the grounds to determine the location of the temple.
The area President McKay finally selected was partially covered by a lily pond. Because of the high water table and soft nature of the ground it appeared completely unsuitable to support the grand structure they had in mind. After President McKay insisted that the spot he had indicated was the right spot further investigation was authorised. Engineers then, to their surprise, discovered that beneath the boggy pond was a natural shale platform at the proper depth to support the temple. The project engineer said “You could build the city of London on the site!”
Ground was broken on the 27th August 1955 and the temple was completed and dedicated on the 7th - 9th September 1958 by President McKay.
The London Temple is built of Portland Limestone.
In 1992, the temple was re-furbished and re-dedicated by the then First Counsellor of the First Presidency of the Church, President Gordon B. Hinckley.
The angel Moroni standing atop the spire was added in 2008.
The site where the London Temple stands, was known as Newchapel Farm and was listed in the Domesday Book of William the Conquerer.
Music: Paul Cardall, 'I love to see the Temple' itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/pa...
Photography/Video/Drone by G, Taylor, Elias & Caleb