The Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St was built in 1719 as a Huguenot Church. The building was extended in 1864 and is now the church hall for Christ Church, Spitalfields. Photo: Gareth Evans (2014)
This week we've put together a series of photos tracing the history of the Huguenots in London. If these spark your interest, why not subscribe to the our podcast Londonist Out Loud, ahead of tomorrow's show which explores the Huguenots in depth.
Townhouse on 5a Fournier Street retains all its original features. Photo: Treble2309 (2014)Dennis Severs' House recreates the ambiance of a Huguenot silk weavers' family home. Photo: Herry Lawford (2010)Huguenot Burial Ground (aka Mount Nod) in Wandsworth. Photo: The Huguenots of Spitalfields websiteThe Hanbury Hall in Hanbury Street was built in 1719 as a Huguenot Church. The building was extended in 1864 and is now the church hall for Christ Church, Spitalfields. Photo: Gareth Evans (2014)A charter was signed at the Dutch Church (aka Austin Friars) which allowed both French Huguenots and Dutch Protestants to practice their faith in England. Photo: Homemade (2007)Old Navy College in Greenwich, an area where Huguenots thrived. Photo: Dianne Aleja Chua (2014)52 Threadneedle Street. Photo: Downtime_1882 (2011)The former Huguenot chapel, Methodist church, synagogue and now mosque at the corner of Fournier Street and Brick Lane. Photo: Tessarian (2011)
