Building    From 1722 

St Peter's Vere Street

Categories: Religion

Founded by Edward Harley and designed by James Gibbs. Once known as the Marylebone Chapel, it was originally intended as a chapel of ease to supplement the parish church for the growing parish of Marylebone. It has since been deconsecrated and now houses the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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