Plaque

Unitarian Chapel - Stamford Street

Inscription

This portico was the entrance to the former Unitarian Chapel erected on this site in 1821. The main body of the chapel (then in disuse) was demolished in 1964, and subsequently the portico was restored by the Greater London Council.

Site: Unitarian Chapel - Stamford Street (1 memorial)

SE1, Stamford Street

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Unitarian Chapel - Stamford Street

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Stamford Street Unitarian Chapel

Built to house two congregations which had united following the loss of their...

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