Crypt Gallery — Attraction in London

Lets be honest.... there's a lot of art galleries in London each covering an incredible genre of art - there's the classic art we grew up with at school to the art that we discover we love as we grow older...

However how do we find what we love? If we don't know know where to find it? Well, Wet London is here to help, we're going to do our best over the next few weeks to visit as many galleries off the beaten track as possible...

So recently I visited the Crypt Gallery... which is in no way as creepy as it sounds.

Between 1822 and 1854, the crypt beneath St Pancras Church was used to bury passed away Londoners... in fact as you walk around bare in mind the space still houses the interred remains of its 557 original occupants. Before you venture inside there are some incredibly detailed windows along the side walls that can easily be overlooked, and take time to study the massive red doors at the front which are incredibly eye-catching. During my visit there was a piano tinkering softly on the keys. It was a great background to looking around this fantastic church. Amazing circular light globes encircle it throughout, it has an ongoing program of curated contemporary art exhibitions, from sound installations, paintings and sketches, to an exhibition on sleepwalking.

On my visit I saw an exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Philip Firsov which was fascinating! especially when I reads that the artist was only 3 years older than myself!

Fantastically worth visiting, especially if you're in town to visit another attraction or simply have some time before your next train departs at Euston, this is well...

Yet to discover the internal going ons within. As unfortunately, it appears to be only open on Wednesdays. However, I am intrigued just by it's name as well as the external building : An elaborate 1819 - 22 Greek Revival grade 1 listed church with vast pillars and mahoosive red doors built for giants. Four Goddesses (Caryatids) look out on the goings on on Euston Road (North Side) & can also be found on the Southern end. They adorn the entrances above the Crypt. Each of them holds a used torch and an empty jug. Reflecting their positions as Guardians of the Dead over the Crypt. Strange black metal statues adorn the grassed area. Designed and built by a father & son team (William and Henry William Inwood) whose design won a competition to build St Pancras New Church. Inspired by the Acropolis in Athens. In close proximity to The Wellcome Collection, The Petrie Museum, The British Museum and a plethora of art galleries. Nearest stations are Russell Square Piccadilly line, and Euston overground and...

This was the excuse I needed to visit a real crypt. Friendly greeting by the artist and freedom to view at your leisure in the unusual surroundings. An unexpected pleasure of talent. I could go into detail, but I advise you to discover it yourself. The exhibition is only on for the Easter weekend- so do not miss it! Just across the road from Euston station - look for...