Building    From 1550  To 1940

First Dutch church, Austin Friars

Categories: Religion

Countries: Netherlands

The original Austin Friars monestery dates from about 1250. In 1550 Edward VI granted Protestant refugees from the Netherlands permission to establish a church here, the first Dutch Protestant church in the world. Destroyed in WW2.

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First Dutch church, Austin Friars

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Austin Friars & the Queens

To commemorate the visit by Their Majesties Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Beat...

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Dutch Church

HKH Irene Prinses der Nederlanden, legde de eerste steen van dit Kerkgebouw d...

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German Lutheran church in Hanbury Street

German Lutheran church in Hanbury Street

Occupied the building until sometime between 1818 and 1828. See German Lutheran church in London for an overview.

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2 memorials
Alexander Waugh, DD

Alexander Waugh, DD

United Secession minister. Born Berwickshire, Scotland. Moved to London in 1782 and served the Wells Street church for the rest of his life. Co-founder of the London Missionary Society and supporte...

Person, Religion, Scotland

1 memorial
English Civil War

English Civil War

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Event, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration, Religion

1 memorial
Rev. H. Russell Wakefield

Rev. H. Russell Wakefield

It seems very likely that the Rector of St Mary's, Bryanston Square in 1897 was this man. Bishop of Birmingham.

Person, Religion

1 memorial
William Exmewe

William Exmewe

Monk at London Charterhouse. Executed at Tyburn.

Person, Execution, Religion

1 memorial