Chapels · London
Kentish Town
In or near Tyburn.
Kentish Town — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kentish Town West · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Kentish Town 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
Kentish Town is a chapel located in London. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering within the area. The chapel is notable for its architectural features and historical significance in the local context.
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Background
History
Kentish Town was originally a small settlement on the River Fleet (the waterway is now one of London's underground rivers). It is first recorded during the reign of King John (1207) as kentisston. By 1456 Kentish Town was a thriving hamlet. In this period, a chapel of ease was built for its inhabitants. The early 19th century brought modernisation, causing much of the area's rural qualities, the River Fleet and the 18th-century buildings to vanish, although pockets still remain, for example Little Green Street. Between the availability of public transport to it from London, and its urbanisation, it was a popular resort. Large amounts of land were purchased to build the railway, which can…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5447, -0.1459
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 8TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Kentish Town West — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q149782 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kentish Town (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kentish Town?
- Kentish Town is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 8TA), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Kentish Town?
- Kentish Town — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kentish Town?
- The nearest railway station is Kentish Town West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 8TA.
- Is Kentish Town free to visit?
- Yes, Kentish Town is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kentish Town?
- The nearest railway station is Kentish Town West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 8TA.