St Mary Matfelon, Medieval parish church in Whitechapel, England.
The red brick building featured an 80-foot tower and contained various window shapes, including Venetian, oval, and square designs throughout its structure.
Founded in 1329, St Mary Matfelon underwent multiple reconstructions until its destruction during World War II and final demolition in 1952.
The church grounds transformed into Altab Ali Park, incorporating the Shaheed Minar Monument that honors Bengali Language Martyrs and local cultural heritage.
The stone footprint of the original church remains visible in the current park layout, allowing visitors to understand its former architectural dimensions.
The church's white exterior coating gave the area its name 'Whitechapel,' influencing the identity of this London district for centuries.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1329
GPS coordinates: 51.51630,-0.06860
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:38
Brick Lane
192 m
East London Mosque
253 m
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
119 m
Toynbee Hall
271 m
Whitechapel Gallery
129 m
Altab Ali Park
13 m
St George's German Lutheran Church
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One Commercial Street
287 m
Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue
259 m
St. Bonifatius
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Whitechapel Gallery
106 m
30, Whitechapel Road E1
117 m
Tomb In South East Corner Of Former St Mary's Churchyard
40 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk At Junction With Whitechapel Road
52 m
88, Whitechapel High Street E1
158 m
Shaheed Minar
44 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Boniface
101 m
19A, Leman Street
279 m
Curzon Aldgate
277 m
32 And 34, Commercial Road E1
168 m
34-60, Parfett Street
315 m
Pair Of Bollards Outside Tower House
310 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 48, Commercial Road
162 m
Drinking Fountain Set In Wall Of Former St Mary's Churchyard
54 m
Former Berner Street Combined Special School With Cookery And Laundry Centres
313 m
St George's German And English Schools (Numbers 55,57 And 59)
263 m
John Walker And Sons Ltd Warehouse
126 m
Gunmakers Company Hall And Proof House
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