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Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond

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Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond — church in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, UK.

Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Richmond · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

About

Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, UK". Coordinates: 51.4591°, -0.3038°.

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Heritage listing

Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is an independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small one-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is an independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small one-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.

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Background

History

The church was built by John Chapman, who was a market gardener in Petersham. It was funded by subscription and is known as a "Huntington Chapel" who founded or opened chapels throughout England, many of which have survived. Hansard records a petition to the House of Lords on 14 May 1846 by "Thomas William Dawson, on behalf of the Church and Congregation of Protestant Dissenters of Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond, in favour of the Charitable Trusts Bill".

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Coordinates
51.4591, -0.3038
Parish
Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
TW10 6SE
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond Park
Established
1797
Nearest railway station
Richmond0.5 km
Official site
duckpondmarket.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 6SE), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
When was Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond built?
Built or established in 1797.
Is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond a listed building?
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond free to visit?
Yes, Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is free to enter.
How do I get to Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 6SE.