St Thomas Hospital Chapel
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Anglican Chapel
19th Century
Historical Notes
1868 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
The ceiling shows a well-preserved example of a coffered, barrel nave roof. Often high roofs of this type are flattened by modern building work which allows them to build a further floor in its place
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Wall Painting
To the right of the entrance is the mural with the word ‘Peace’ in 57 languages, it emphasizes the international community represented in London and the Hospital’s patients.
Reredos
All the Doulton reliefs in the chapel were made by George Tinworth 1989-99 at the Lambeth factory. The terracotta triptych above the altar is dedicated to the memory of Sir Henry Doulton and depict. ‘Christ and Doubting Thomas’, ‘The Assumption of Christ into Heaven’ and ‘Christ and Mary Magdalene’. The Doulton relief in the side aisle is dedicated to the memory of Sarah Wardroper who was a matron for 33 years and depicts ‘The Good Samaritan
Plaque (component)
Fine monuments to Florence Nightingale, matrons of the Nightingale Training School, tablets and memorial to doctors and nurses who died ‘in the discharge of their duties’, and a bust of St Thomas Beckett.
Churchyard
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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