Holy Trinity Church Marylebone
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Holy Trinity Church Marylebone
, Westminster
, London is a former Anglican
church, built in 1828 by Sir John Soane
. In 1818 parliament passed an act setting aside one million pounds to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon
. This is one of the so-called "Waterloo churches" that were built with the money. It has an external pulpit facing onto Marylebone Road, and an entrance with four large Ionic columns. There is a lantern steeple, similar to St Pancras New Church
, which is also on Euston Road
to the east.
By the 1930s, it had fallen into disuse and in 1936 was used by the newly-founded Penguin Books
company to store books. A children's slide was used to deliver books from the street into the large crypt. In 1937 they moved out to Harmondsworth
, and SPCK
moved in. It was their headquarters until 2006, when they relocated to Tufton Street, Westminster
(they have since moved again to Pimlico: the church is now used as offices. In 2009 an art exhibition was held there, the centrepiece of which was a crucified ape. There are currently proposals to turn it into a shopping arcade. It stands on a traffic island to itself, bounded by Marylebone Road at the front, and Albany Street
and Osnaburgh Street on either side; the street at the rear has no name.
Marylebone
Marylebone is an affluent inner-city area of central London, located within the City of Westminster. It is sometimes written as St. Marylebone or Mary-le-bone....
, Westminster
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster is a London borough occupying much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary...
, London is a former Anglican
Anglicanism
Anglicanism is a tradition within Christianity comprising churches with historical connections to the Church of England or similar beliefs, worship and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English...
church, built in 1828 by Sir John Soane
John Soane
Sir John Soane, RA was an English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. His architectural works are distinguished by their clean lines, massing of simple form, decisive detailing, careful proportions and skilful use of light sources...
. In 1818 parliament passed an act setting aside one million pounds to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon
Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
. This is one of the so-called "Waterloo churches" that were built with the money. It has an external pulpit facing onto Marylebone Road, and an entrance with four large Ionic columns. There is a lantern steeple, similar to St Pancras New Church
St Pancras New Church
St Pancras Parish Church, sometimes referred to as St Pancras New Church to distinguish it from St Pancras Old Church, is a 19th century Greek Revival church in London, England.-Location:...
, which is also on Euston Road
Euston Road
Euston Road is an important thoroughfare in central London, England, and forms part of the A501. It is part of the New Road from Paddington to Islington, and was opened as part of the New Road in 1756...
to the east.
By the 1930s, it had fallen into disuse and in 1936 was used by the newly-founded Penguin Books
Penguin Books
Penguin Books is a publisher founded in 1935 by Sir Allen Lane and V.K. Krishna Menon. Penguin revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its high quality, inexpensive paperbacks, sold through Woolworths and other high street stores for sixpence. Penguin's success demonstrated that large...
company to store books. A children's slide was used to deliver books from the street into the large crypt. In 1937 they moved out to Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth is a village in the London Borough of Hillingdon, close to London Heathrow Airport. The village is situated south of West Drayton.The nearest places are: Hayes, Harlington, Heathrow Airport, Longford, London, Sipson, West Drayton and Yiewsley....
, and SPCK
SPCK
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge is the oldest Anglican mission organisation. It was founded in 1698 by Thomas Bray , and a small group of friends. The most important early leaders were Anton Wilhelm Boehm and court preacher Friedrich Michael Ziegenhagen...
moved in. It was their headquarters until 2006, when they relocated to Tufton Street, Westminster
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster is a London borough occupying much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary...
(they have since moved again to Pimlico: the church is now used as offices. In 2009 an art exhibition was held there, the centrepiece of which was a crucified ape. There are currently proposals to turn it into a shopping arcade. It stands on a traffic island to itself, bounded by Marylebone Road at the front, and Albany Street
Albany Street
Albany Street is a road in London running from Marylebone Road to Gloucester Gate following the east side of Regent's Park. It is about three-quarters of a mile in length....
and Osnaburgh Street on either side; the street at the rear has no name.