London Attraction | The Miniature but Magnificent Fitzrovia Chapel

🎨Fitzrovia Chapel, located in the Fitzrovia area of London, is the sole surviving building from the Middlesex Hospital. The hospital was first established in the late 18th century and underwent several reconstructions and expansions during the 19th and 20th centuries, eventually closing in 2005 and being demolished in 2008-09. 🌟The chapel was designed by the renowned architect John Loughborough Pearson and built at the end of the 19th century. It showcases a typical Gothic style with lavish interior decorations, including golden and blue mosaics and Cosmati work. Pearson’s son, Frank Loughborough Pearson, carried on his father’s legacy and completed the construction of the chapel. 🏛️Over time, the chapel has become a commemorative place for many donors and hospital staff, with the names of numerous donors engraved on plaques within the chapel to recognize their contributions to the hospital and the chapel. 👰‍♀️After the closure of Middlesex Hospital, the chapel underwent a comprehensive restoration from 2013 to 2015, preserving its historical and architectural value. The restored chapel was renamed Fitzrovia Chapel and has since become a hub for community cultural and artistic activities. Today, it stands not only as an important historical landmark but also as a versatile event space, frequently hosting exhibitions, weddings, and community events. 🏡Fitzrovia Chapel symbolizes an important part of London’s history,见证ing the development of the hospital and the evolution of the community, and continues to offer the public a tranquil, beautiful, and historically significant space. Recently, the chapel has been open to the public for free visits from 11.00 to 17.00. There are several events coming up in the following days. #LondonLife #UKTravel