Former Welsh Presbyterian Church, Grade II listed religious structure in Westminster, England
The white brick building with Ancaster stone dressings features a large central square space, short transepts, and an octagonal dome on Charing Cross Road.
The Metropolitan Board of Works leased the site to Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion in 1886, leading to construction after Shaftesbury Avenue creation in 1884.
The church recorded its highest attendance of 623 people in 1903, becoming a gathering point for Welsh business leaders, politicians, and lawyers in London.
The structure at 136 Shaftesbury Avenue underwent transformation into entertainment venues, including the Limelight nightclub and later an Australian-themed establishment.
Minister Peter Hughes Griffths led the congregation from 1902 to 1937, marking a period when this church held London's largest Welsh chapel attendance.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.51283,-0.12920
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:45
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