My Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas vlog is now live!
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This is the oldest building in Ilford- in fact it's the oldest in the Borough of Redbridge- and sits on what was once a busy (for that day and age) road. Indeed, it is now an even busier thoroughfare- so much so that the chapel, which holds weekly Eucharist services on a Thursday as opposed to a Sunday (which leaves me somewhat confused) cannot expand into holding events such as blessings, vow renewals and funerals, as parking nearby is in limited supply. Maybe that's why using the chapel for Sunday services would be a problem? After all, you have to assume more would want to attend on the sabbath?
The Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas dates back to 1145, when King Stephen (r.1135-1154), William the Conqueror's grandson, was on the throne. It has never served as either a hospital or a chapel, but I'll try to explain...
I'll also tell you about the crypt, which contained bodies which pre-dated the chapel and three detached skulls, plus over 60 coffins dating from 1821.
Don't forget to check out the blog I have put together about this little oasis of calm. As you know, I will always be a writer before anything else!
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The Miss Elaineous
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