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New French Protestant Episcopal Church, Bloomsbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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New French Protestant Episcopal Church, Bloomsbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New French Protestant Episcopal Church, Bloomsbury, 1845....this newly-erected edifice, in Bloomsbury-street (late Plumtree-street, (St. Giles s), was consecrated, with the accustomed ceremonies, by the Lord Bishop of London. This church was originally established by King Charles II. in the year 1661, in the Savoy Palace, Strand; has been re-constructed on its present site by the descendants of French Protestant refugees, the ground being granted for that purpose by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. The new church has been built from the designs of Mr. Ambrose Poynter: it is in the early English style; the principal front has a large and lofty window, flanked by two smaller ones; and the gable is surmounted by an enriched cross. At the opposite end of the edifice is a low campanile, or bell-tower. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print showcases the New French Protestant Episcopal Church in Bloomsbury, London, as it stood proudly in 1845. The church, originally established by King Charles II in 1661 within the Savoy Palace on Strand, was reconstructed on its present site by the descendants of French Protestant refugees. The ground for this magnificent edifice was graciously granted by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. Designed by Mr. Ambrose Poynter in the early English Gothic style, this architectural marvel features a grand principal front adorned with a large and lofty window flanked by two smaller ones. The gable is beautifully crowned with an enriched cross that adds to its splendor. At the opposite end stands a low campanile or bell-tower, completing its picturesque silhouette. Consecrated with customary ceremonies led by the Lord Bishop of London, this church holds deep historical significance as a symbol of religious freedom and resilience. Its neo-Gothic design reflects Victorian-era aesthetics while paying homage to centuries-old traditions. The print captures not only the exterior beauty of this sacred place but also offers us a glimpse into 19th-century London life through its inclusion in "Illustrated London News". Preserved over time, it serves as a testament to both artistic craftsmanship and faith's enduring power. As we admire this remarkable image created by an unknown artist from Heritage Images collection today, let us appreciate how history intertwines with architecture to shape our cultural landscape across generations.
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