Its first building was built in 1872 (initially as a mission church of St Mark's Church, Silvertown and later as a parish church in its own right) and destroyed on 7 September 1940, the first day of the London Blitz.
Its first building was built in 1872.1872 was the first day of the London Blitz. Its first building was destroyed on 7 September 1940.7 September 1940 was the first day of the London Blitz.