Surrey Chapel, Methodist and Congregational church in Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
The circular building featured a prominent domed roof and spacious interior designed to accommodate large gatherings of worshippers in Southwark.
Established on June 8, 1783, by Reverend Rowland Hill, the chapel stood in an area that transformed from open fields into an industrial district.
The chapel maintained several educational institutions and Sunday schools, providing instruction to more than five thousand children through hundreds of teachers.
The original Surrey Chapel site now houses the Palestra office building, which serves as a location for Transport for London operations.
The building later became a boxing arena called 'the Ring' in 1910, catering to working-class audiences before sustaining damage in World War II.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
GPS coordinates: 51.50391,-0.10450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:14
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