Loughton Baptist Church seen here c1910 was first opened in 1813.
It was later developed with a classical façade and lodge.
The modern Loughton Baptist Church was built in 1977 (Image: Gary Stone)
The church was demolished in 1972 to make way for the modern church building which can be seen today but does have a stone laid in 1860 by Sir Samuel Morton Peto, a notable civil engineer and Baptist.
- Gary Stone is a local historian (Instagram: @loughtonhistory)
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