Chapels · London
Holloway
Also known as: Holloway, Londain
In or near City of London.
Holloway — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Holloway Road · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Holloway is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Holloway is a chapel located in London. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a significant place of worship in the area.
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Background
History
The origins of the name are disputed; some believe that it derives from Hollow, or Hollow way, due to a dip in the road caused by the passage of animals and water erosion, as this was the main cattle driving route from the North into Smithfield. In Lower Holloway the former Back Road, now Liverpool Road was used to rest and graze the cattle before entering London. Others believe the name derives from Hallow and refers to the road's historic significance as part of the pilgrimage route to Walsingham. No documentary evidence can be found to support either derivation; and by 1307, the name Holwey was applied to the district around the road. The main stretch of Holloway Road runs through the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5570, -0.1173
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N7 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington North
- Nearest railway station
- Holloway Road — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124308 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holloway, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holloway?
- Holloway is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N7 6AG), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Holloway?
- Holloway — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holloway?
- The nearest railway station is Holloway Road, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode N7 6AG.
- Is Holloway free to visit?
- Yes, Holloway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holloway?
- The nearest railway station is Holloway Road, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N7 6AG.