Plaque

St Peters Church - W11

Inscription

St Peter's Church - One of the last churches built for the Church of England in the Victorian classical style.
The architect was Thomas Allom who designed Stanley Gardens opposite and it was consecrated on 7th January 1857. The magnificent interior was further embellished in 1879 by Charles Barry Jnr., son of the architect of the Houses of Parliament.

Site: St Peters Church - W11 (1 memorial)

W11, Kensington Park Road

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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St Peters Church - W11

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Thomas Allom

Architect and artist.  Born Lambeth.  Founding member of RIBA.  Travelled ext...

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Charles Barry, Jnr

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