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All Souls was designed by John Nash and consecrated Nov 1824 by Rev. William Howell. Made of Bath Stone and rotunda supported with 17 concave sides encircled by Corinthian columns. The original organ has been modified like much of the church. Large painting over the altar is by Richard Westall.
John D Seeding designed this Church in 1888. Along with leading members of the Arts & Crafts Movement they realised an inspirational piece of architecture through ‘natural’ choices. Highlights include: The Great East Window, the Chancel, a pulpit in Sienna Renaissance and an abundance of sculptures, marble, porphyry, alabaster and bronze.
Marble Arch was designed by Nash and made from white Carrara Marble. It’s inspired by the Constantine Arch in Rome and built in 1828 costing £80,000. Originally for Buckingham Palace but moved here. Reliefs are by Richard Westmacott and Edward Hodges Baily.
Built between 1840-43 it’s considered one of London’s most beautiful Victorian churches. It’s said to reflect the ideals of the Oxford Movement - the so-called ‘Tractarians’. Rich in Christian imagery and symbolism with many fine artistic exhibits especially the tiled panels around the nave, an 1842 water font. Artists: Daniel Bell, Gerald Moira.
Placed here in 1822 by command of His Majesty George IV. This is a classic example of why Westmacott’s work was held in such high regard. The statue is of a nude Achilles holding a sword and standing on a pediment of plain granite blocks. It’s dedicated to Arthur Duke of Wellington and his fighting men.
An Inwood design and built 1822. Boasting impressive terra-cotta caryatids. The crypt is presently in use as an art gallery! The Tower is a copy of the water clock of Andronicus Cyrrhestes. Ionic columns, stain glass, crucifix sculpture by F. Lawson and an 1856 organ are just a few of the treasures inside. Some original features have changed.
Sir George Frampton sculpted this monument to Quintin Hog in 1906. Hogg was the founder of the establishment of Regent Street Polytechnic, now known as Westminster University and well remembered for his philanthropic nature. It’s in the middle of busy and noisy Langham Place.
Walter Tapper designed this church in 1911 built on the remains of one from 1787. He designed other features: the rood screen, the magnificent reredo, St George’s altar and the organ case. The maple parquet flooring was given by the people of Canada. Jack Bewsey designed most of the stain glass. Alois de Beule sculpted the Stations of the Cross.
Consecrated in 1839 and designed by Edward Blore in Gothic style. Originally a Chapel of Ease to the parish church of St. Luke. It became a church for the working class people of the area paid for by the Hydman Trust. Two special features are the pulpit and a 1779 organ by England and Russell. The church has been modified over time.
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