GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHAPEL IN CENTRAL BLOCK
Overview
Heritage Category: Listed Building
Grade: II*
List Entry Number: 1113211
Date first listed: 10-Mar-1980
Statutory Address: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHAPEL IN CENTRAL BLOCK, GREAT ORMOND STREET
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Location
Statutory Address: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHAPEL IN CENTRAL BLOCK, GREAT ORMOND STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Greater London Authority
District: Camden (London Borough)
National Grid Reference: TQ 30460 82042
Details
CAMDEN
TQ3082SW GREAT ORMOND STREET
798-1/95/673 (North side)
10/03/80 Great Ormond Street Hospital Chapel
in central block
II*
Hospital chapel. 1871-76. By EM Barry. Small rectangular
chapel with apsidal east end, moved northwards to present site
in 1992.
INTERIOR in elaborate Franco-Italianate style. Main entrance
in west end with black ebonised doors having decorative brass
hinges and handles. Body of chapel divided by 4 columns of
polished red Devonshire marble with richly carved and gilded
capitals (flora, fauna and mythical beasts) on alabaster bases
with green marble pedestals. Central dome painted with
musician angels around the rim and pelican in piety in the
centre. Apse windows set in pointed arch recesses with stained
glass by Clayton and Bell depicting the childhood of Christ.
Richly decorated apse ceiling with angels of Faith, Truth,
Patience, Purity, Obedience, Charity, Honour and Hope
ornamented on a gold ground; central roundel of the Lamb and
flag. Chancel arch with strapwork intrados and dog tooth
enrichment. Walls faced with alabaster and marble. Murals on
north, south and west wall depicting "Suffer little children
to come unto me", "feed my lambs + feed my sheep", St Peter
and St Paul. Alabaster and marble altar rails with each panel
containing a brass rose; elaborately modelled central gates of
solid brass with crystal knobs. Cosmati work to floor. Fine
contemporary fittings including black ebonised pews, pendant
lamps, lectern and organ in recessed wall cavity.
Listing NGR: TQ3046082042
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number: 477660
Legacy System: LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing