Chapels · London
Willesden
Willesden — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Willesden 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
Willesden is a chapel located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
Willesden became a civil parish in the medieval period. From the 14th to 16th centuries, the town was a place of pilgrimage due to the presence of two ancient statues of the Virgin Mary at the Church of St Mary. One of these statues is thought to have been a Black Madonna, venerated as Our Lady of Willesden, which was insulted by the Lollards, taken to Thomas Cromwell's house and burnt in 1538 on a large bonfire of "notable images" including those of Our Lady of Walsingham, Our Lady of Worcester, and Our Lady of Ipswich. There was also a "holy well" which was thought to possess miraculous qualities, particularly for blindness and other eye disorders. Much of the district supplied apples,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5468, -0.2295
- District
- Brent
- Parish
- Brent, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW10 2QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brent East
- Official site
- www.brent.gov.uk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willesden?
- Willesden is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW10 2QY), in the parish of Brent, unparished area.
- Is Willesden free to visit?
- Yes, Willesden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willesden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NW10 2QY. It sits within the Brent East parliamentary constituency.