Former Welsh Presbyterian Church, Grade II listed religious structure in Westminster, England
The Former Welsh Presbyterian Church is a white brick structure with stone dressings located on Charing Cross Road. The building features a central square space, short transepts, and an octagonal dome that rises above the street.
The site was leased to the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion in 1886, following the creation of Shaftesbury Avenue in 1884. This timing reflects how the street's development shaped the creation of new religious buildings in the area.
The building served as a gathering place for Welsh business leaders, politicians, and lawyers working in London. It functioned as a social and professional hub for the Welsh community in the city.
The structure at 136 Shaftesbury Avenue is easily accessible and located in the heart of Soho. It sits on a busy street where you can combine your visit with exploring other nearby attractions in the neighborhood.
Pastor Peter Hughes Griffiths led the congregation from 1902 to 1937 during the building's most successful period. The chapel achieved record attendance figures during his tenure, making it the largest Welsh place of worship in the city at that time.
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