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Signs of new life in a churchyard as daffodils bloom ahead of Easter (Image: Newsquest)

Why the Easter story still offers hope in a troubled world

The church's 140th anniversary has been celebrated

The church's 140th anniversary has been celebrated

Walthamstow church celebrates 140th anniversary

The East London Mosque which is closed, at Maghrib prayer during the holy month of Ramadan, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The East London Mosque which is closed, at Maghrib prayer during the holy month of Ramadan, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Muslim Charity Run in East London reviews policies after backlash for banning women

Graffiti-style artwork poses personal questions to God at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent (Image: PA)

Graffiti-style artwork poses personal questions to God at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent (Image: PA)

How do people connect with God and pray?

The foundation stone for Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church was laid in 1930

The foundation stone for Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church was laid in 1930

Gary Stone, historian

When Catholicism returned to North Chingford

King Charles is head of state and head of the church (Image: PA)

King Charles is head of state and head of the church (Image: PA)

'Positive change happens when people of goodwill come together'

All Saints (the Old Church) soon after the 1904 collapse of the nave roof, c1908 Image: Gary Stone

All Saints (the Old Church) soon after the 1904 collapse of the nave roof, c1908 Image: Gary Stone

Chingford All Saints (the Old Church)

When one of London's oldest churches was saved

A person's prayer in solitude is as valid as someone else's in a religious congregation (Image: PA)

A person's prayer in solitude is as valid as someone else's in a religious congregation (Image: PA)

'Each of us may call to God for help from time to time'

Brett Ellis used to enjoy belting out a hymn in school assembly (Image: Newsquest)

Brett Ellis used to enjoy belting out a hymn in school assembly (Image: Newsquest)

Mourning the loss of singing a 'banger' in school assemblies

Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vincent Nichols at Westminster Cathedral during a Requiem Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis Image: PA

Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vincent Nichols at Westminster Cathedral during a Requiem Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis Image: PA

Pope Francis' legacy for the Catholic Church

Christmas is often just seen as a time to give presents (Image: Pixaby)

Christmas is often just seen as a time to give presents (Image: Pixaby)

How long is too long for Christmas?

Cllr Paul Donovan has many memories of the Mercy Sisters in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan has many memories of the Mercy Sisters in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Wanstead says a fond farewell to the Mercy Sisters

A planned depiction of the Jewish Care Redbridge Development

A planned depiction of the Jewish Care Redbridge Development

Lord Sugar among donors to Jewish community hub given the go-ahead

The Savoy building in Lea Bridge Road

The Savoy building in Lea Bridge Road

When former bingo hall and cinema was set to be turned into church

David Sparrey (left) and Shane Yerrell (right) on their wedding day at Wanstead United Reformed Church

David Sparrey (left) and Shane Yerrell (right) on their wedding day at Wanstead United Reformed Church

'History' made as Wanstead church holds its first same-sex marriage

All Saints in Chingford c1910.

All Saints in Chingford c1910.

The church that was a popular stop for cyclists

The church was built in 1844. Credit: Gary Stone

The church was built in 1844. Credit: Gary Stone

A landmark church for almost 180 years

Britain needs to beg forgiveness for partition

Souraka Djabouri. Credit: Essex Police

Souraka Djabouri. Credit: Essex Police

Teenager sentenced for attack on rabbi who was struck with a brick

St Mary's Church secured a £1.67m grant from the National Lottery

St Mary's Church secured a £1.67m grant from the National Lottery

When funding secured to transform church into creative hub

Rebecca Lloyd, winner at Jewish Care's MIKE youth leadership awards. Credit: Yakir Zur

Rebecca Lloyd, winner at Jewish Care's MIKE youth leadership awards. Credit: Yakir Zur

Awards ceremony celebrates inspiring young leaders

Coronet Café opened in the 1890s. Credit: Gary Stone

Coronet Café opened in the 1890s. Credit: Gary Stone

The Victorian cafe that hosted a golf club's first meeting

A visitor enjoying the wonderful views from the church

A visitor enjoying the wonderful views from the church

When church's breathtaking views were opened up for all to enjoy

The church was devastated by the fire in 1969

The church was devastated by the fire in 1969

When community came together to rebuild ancient church after devastating fire

St Mary the Virgin church in Wanstead. Picture: Google Street View

St Mary the Virgin church in Wanstead. Picture: Google Street View

The 'remarkable' array of wildlife in a Wanstead churchyard

SS Peter & Paul Church in Chingford c1910. Credit: Gary Stone

SS Peter & Paul Church in Chingford c1910. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now: A newly-discovered picture of a landmark church

SS Peter & Paul Church was built in 1844. Credit: Gary Stone

SS Peter & Paul Church was built in 1844. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now: The church that has been a landmark since it was built

Support - The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford and The Revd Canon Gareth Jones, Diocesan Refugee Coordinator

Support - The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford and The Revd Canon Gareth Jones, Diocesan Refugee Coordinator

National government

'Afghan refugees are welcome to support' - say church bosses and leaders

Rev Leslie Goldsmith, Rev Malcolm Boulter and Rev Britto Belevendran outside South Chingford Library

Rev Leslie Goldsmith, Rev Malcolm Boulter and Rev Britto Belevendran outside South Chingford Library

Remembering when churches united to fight library closure