St Luke's Old Street | |
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Location | Old Street, London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Church of England (Deconsecrated) |
History | |
Founded | 1733 |
Dedication | St Luke |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Preserved Used as concert venue by the LSO |
Architect(s) | John James and Nicholas Hawksmoor |
Years built | 1727–1733 |
Closed | 1959 |
Administration | |
Diocese | London |
St Luke's is a historic Anglican church building in central London, and in the London Borough of Islington. It served as a parish church from 1733 to 1959. It was designed by John James and Nicholas Hawksmoor, and is a Grade I listed building.
Following closure in 1959, the church stood derelict and roofless for some 40 years, but since 2003 has been a music centre operated by the London Symphony Orchestra and known as LSO St Luke's. It is the home of the LSO's community and music education programme, LSO Discovery. The main body of the building seats up to 372 and is used by the LSO for rehearsals, and by a wide variety of musicians for performances and recording. Additional rooms in the crypt provide practice facilities for professional musicians, students and community groups.