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Old Chapel, New Context

By Carolineld @carolineld
The Middlesex Hospital chapel survived alone when the surrounding hospital was demolished. 
Old chapel, new context
After some time in sad isolation, the chapel was recently restored and a development built up around it. Last year, there was a first chance to see the newly-splendid interior. (If you'd like to take a look, it now has fairly regular opening times.)
Old chapel, new context
Work was still being done outside the chapel, but it's now complete. However, the fully-visible exterior looks less than comfortable in its new surroundings.
Old chapel, new context
Old chapel, new context
Old chapel, new context
Equally incongruous is the renaming of the chapel. Despite the objections of many, its hospital history has been obscured by a new title: Fitzrovia Chapel.

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