Brompton Oratory, Catholic church building in South Kensington, England.
The Portland limestone structure exhibits Italian Baroque design with marble decorations, metalwork details, and a grand neo-classical facade facing Brompton Road.
The consecration of the church building took place in 1884, following its construction under architect Herbert Gribble's direction within the Royal Borough.
The church maintains three distinct choirs performing traditional liturgical music during services, with Latin masses celebrated in both Ordinary and Extraordinary forms.
Clergy members remain available for consultations at the Oratory House from Monday through Friday between 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The building served as a meeting point for Polish Catholics after World War II and later became an unexpected location for Cold War intelligence operations.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1880
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
Made from material: Portland limestone
Website: http://bromptonoratory.com
GPS coordinates: 51.49722,-0.16972
Latest update: May 28, 2025 06:08
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