Catholic church built by architect John Newman in 1820. Replaced in 1902 by the church of the same name in nearby Eldon Street.
From the : "As the permanent seat of the Vicar Apostolic, it served as Cardinal Wiseman's pro-cathedral 1852 - 1870." See Our Lady of Victories for an explanation of 'pro-cathedral'.
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St Mary Moorfields
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St Mary Moorfields
Site of St Mary Moorfields, Pro Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church 1852 -...
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Lucy Phillimore
We think this lady must be the Lucy Phillimore referenced in the 1922 Seeking My Roots, on page 279-280: "Lucy was born at 42, Clarges Street, London, about five minutes before 8 o'clock p.m., on W...
1 memorial
Queen Anne's Bounty
Following the Reformation the taxes on church livings, which used to be paid to the Pope, went to the Crown. In 1704, during Queen Anne's reign, a scheme was implemented that used some of these fun...
1 memorial
Dr William Twiss
Born Newbury of German parents and worked there briefly. 1643 appointed Prolocutor of the Westminster Assembly, effectively head of the church. Buried Westminster Abbey. When Charles II was restor...
1 memorial
St James Church Upper Edmonton
De-consecrated and converted into flats, probably in the 1980s.
1 memorial
Thomas Goodwin, DD
Non-conformist minister. Born Norfolk.  Chaplain to Oliver Cromwell.  Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
1 memorial
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