Mentioned as early as 1077, the present church was built with funds left by Charlton House's owner Sir Adam Newton. Spencer Perceval is buried here.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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St Luke's Church - Charlton
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Charlton war memorial
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