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The Beginning
In 1879 the daughter of Rev. John Bigwood started a sewing circle in a small room over a shop in Wimbledon road.
The mission was supported by several wealthier churches from Wandsworth Common, Upper Tooting and Balham
The mission was to carry the gospel to the poorer and most neglected working class inhabitants of Summers Town.
At this time, Summers Town was a pretty rural lane with small cottages, a stream wandering through gardens and watercress beds in Plough Lane.
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The mission hall was built in 1883. The entrance was on the right of the building as shown in this picture.
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Other buildings were added later.
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Eventually, they were all joined together as they are today.
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