Brighton and Hove National Spiritualist Church
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Brighton and Hove National Spiritualist Church, known until 2019 as Brighton National Spiritualist Church, is a Spiritualist place of worship in the Carlton Hill area of Brighton, part of the English seaside city of Brighton and Hove. Since its amalgamation with another church in the city in November 2019, it has been one of England's largest Spiritualist churches.
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50.8223°N 0.1313°W / 50.8223; -0.1313 | |
Location | Edward Street, Carlton Hill, Brighton BN2 0JR |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Spiritualist |
Website | www |
History | |
Former name(s) | Brighton National Spiritualist Church |
Status | Church |
Founded | 17 May 1902 (1902-05-17) |
Events | 17 May 1965: present church registered 23 November 2019: amalgamated with Brighton and Hove Central Spiritualist Church |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Locally listed |
Designated | 2015 |
Architect(s) | Bev Pike (Overton & Partners) |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Brutalist |
Years built | 1964–65 |
Completed | 1965 |
The church was formed in 1902 and has occupied various premises since then. The present building, which has been registered as a place of worship since 1965, is architecturally significant for its curved, windowless Brutalist form. It has been recognised as a locally listed heritage asset by Brighton and Hove City Council.