Church of Christ The King

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48 Ray Street, Sophiatown
2011

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So little money was available for its construction in 1933 that architect F.L.H. Fleming called it a Ó Holy BarnÓ. The bell tower was added in 1936 and has been a landmark ever since. In 1940 Father Huddleston, an outspoken opponent of apartheid, was appointed rector, and the church became an icon of the liberation struggle. In 1955, during the forced removals, Huddleston was recalled to England. Once the congregation left the area, the Church was deconsecrated and sold. The site was re-consecrated as an Anglican Church in 1997. Bishop HuddlestonÕs ashes are interned here at his request.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

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A culmination of research gathered over many years, the Online Johannesburg Heritage Register is being launched on Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2025.

Among the many heritage sites featured is Chancellor House, the downtown offices of Mandela and Tambo Attorneys in the 1950s. After having been vacant and shuttered for more than a decade, this iconic building is being revived and brought to life once again as offices for the Community Development Department, which oversees the City’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Services.