London England Temple

London England Temple
Number	12
Dedication	September 7, 1958, by David O. McKay
Site	32 acres (13 ha)
Floor area	42,652 sq ft (3,962.5 m2)
Height	190 ft (58 m)
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Church chronology
← Hamilton New Zealand Temple London England Temple → Oakland California Temple
Additional information
Announced	February 17, 1955, by David O. McKay
Groundbreaking	August 27, 1955, by David O. McKay
Open house	August 16 – September 3, 1958 October 8–14, 1992
Rededicated	October 18, 1992, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Current president	David R. Irwin (2019- )
Designed by	Edward O. Anderson
Location	Newchapel, Surrey, England
Geographic coordinates	51°9′45.23759″N 0°3′7.851599″W / 51.1625659972°N 0.05218099972°W / 51.1625659972; -0.05218099972
Exterior finish	brick masonry faced with white Portland limestone; the spire is lead-coated copper
Temple design	Modern contemporary, single spire
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms	7
Clothing rental	Yes
Visitors' center	Yes
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The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the twelfth operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England.^[1] Despite its name, it is not located in London or Greater London. The intent to build the temple was announced on 10 August 1953, by the church's First Presidency.^[2]

A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on 27 August 1955, conducted by church president David O. McKay.^[2] The temple serves church members in southern and central England, and south Wales.^[3]