Built in 1907, Cricklewood Baptist Church is a recognizable landmark of London. Fashioned upon a Byzantine style architectural design, the church forms a lovely sight in red and yellow brick. Featuring Art Deco stained glass work and exceptional architectural finesse, the church continues to be utilized as a place of worship even after over 100 years of existence. The congregation is warm and welcoming, and visitors may join it the services if they wish to. The church aims to uphold and encourage an attitude of acceptance within its walls and within the hearts of its congregation.
Welsh Congregational church’s mother chapel, the Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel in London can be dated to 1806. Located in “The Borough” district, this chapel could house around 500 people in its beginning years. The present building is a remodeled version of the older building, the foundation stone for which was laid in 1872. The church has seen considerable restructuring owing to an accident which damaged the roof and chimneys. After being closed for almost six months, the chapel was opened for public use in November 1990. The Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel holds many services, the details of which can be found in the website.
The Poplar Chapel of East India Company built in 1654, is now known as the St Matthias Old Church. The church's history is interesting. A conniving man was sent to England from India, in the events of him stealing valuable stones and building his own empire. The man Hugh Greete, was imprisoned in Poplar and wanted a school or hospital to be constructed with his money. This chapel was partly funded by his estate. The building is fairly simple with elements adding to its charm. The Kentish ragstone, organ chamber, stained glass windows, all adds to the beauty of this serene place of worship. The church was frequented by sailors and navigators before leaving for a difficult or long journey. Check the website for more information on the services and events.
Exhibition Road is a street in South Kensingston is flanked by several historical museums and academic institutions. The street borrows its name from the Great Exhibition of 1851 and is lined with majestic buildings like Victoria and Alberta Museum, Science Museum, Royal Geographical Society, Pepperdine University, London Goethe Institute and Imperial College London.
Rainham War Memorial is a clock tower in the center of the town that was built to commemorate the military as well as the civilian casualties of both the World Wars. Built with red Belgian brick, this short tower is easily visible from the adjoining road. Below the base are names inscribed of the dead with the words 'Lest We Forget.' The memorial was built in 1930 by Mr. Vinton and is a listed heritage structure. There is a Remembrance Day service that is held annually at the memorial.
Squerryes Court dates back to the 17th Century and is a beautiful manor house in Westerham. Built with orange brick, the house has fantastic architecture. Though much of it has been refurbished and remodeled, it still maintains many elements from its original time. It houses several old paintings and furnishings from the 17th and 18th Centuries. The Squerryes Court features lovely gardens which are open for public visitations all round the year and have a fine collection of flora. The house made an appearance in BBC's Emma in 2009.