Chapels · London
Selsdon
Selsdon — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Selsdon 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
Selsdon is a chapel located in London. It serves as a place of worship within the community, featuring architectural elements typical of its function and era. The chapel contributes to the local landscape and reflects the historical significance of religious buildings in urban settings.
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Background
History
houses in Addington Road]] Selsdon was historically a rural area; most of it was part of Selsdon Park Estate, once well known as hunting and shooting grounds. It is mentioned in the Domesday book (associated with Sanderstead). George Smith (30 April 1765 – 26 December 1836) MP, banker and a director of the East India Company, bought the freehold in 1810. He transformed the Selsdon farm into a manor house, 'Selsdon Park'. Smith was a great-great-grandfather (through George's granddaughter Frances Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne) of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (wife to King George VI), and therefore also ancestor of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. His memorial…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3453, -0.0535
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR2 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selsdon?
- Selsdon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR2 8NH), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- Is Selsdon free to visit?
- Yes, Selsdon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Selsdon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CR2 8NH. It sits within the Croydon East parliamentary constituency.