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St Luke Old Street

1733 establishments in EnglandChurches in the London Borough of IslingtonFormer churches in LondonGrade I listed churches in LondonJohn James (architect) buildings
London Symphony OrchestraMusic venues in LondonNicholas Hawksmoor buildings
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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.

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St Luke Old Street
St Luke's Close, London Finsbury (London Borough of Islington)

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St Luke's Close
EC1V 9BB London, Finsbury (London Borough of Islington)
England, United Kingdom
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