Interior of the Sardinian Chapel 1897

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Interior of the Sardinian Chapel 1897

The interior of the Sardinian Chapel of Lincolns Inn, London, in 1897. The chapel was demolished in the early 20th century to make way for the new Kingsway thoroughfare, later replaced with a new church fronting onto Kingsway.
1897

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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Sardinian Chapel, located within the historic Lincoln's Inn in London, as it appeared in 1897. The Roman Catholic chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Edmund the Martyr, was a cherished place of worship for the Italian community in London during the late 19th century. The chapel's interior is adorned with intricate stone carvings, ornate columns, and richly decorated walls, reflecting the devotional and artistic traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. The altar, bathed in soft light filtering through stained glass windows, stands as a focal point of the space, surrounded by pews filled with faithful parishioners. Sadly, the Sardinian Chapel, a beloved and integral part of London's religious and cultural landscape, was demolished in the early 20th century to make way for the new Kingsway thoroughfare. The chapel's loss was deeply felt by the Italian community and the wider London population, who mourned the loss of this beautiful and historic place of worship. This photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd in 1897, offers a precious glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and significance of the Sardinian Chapel as it once stood. Today, a new church, St. Cuthbert's Church, stands in its place, but the memory of the Sardinian Chapel lives on, cherished by those who knew it and admired by those who discover its history through images like this one.

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