Farringdon in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St Peters Italian Church - 1863
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
1. St Peters Italian Church - 1863 Marker
It was to hold 3.400 people but was scaled down, at that time it was the only church in Britain in the Roman basilican style. It was consecrated on the 16th April 1863, as "The Church of St Peter of all Nations".
The building has an English Heritage Grade II* star listing.
Doveva contenere 3.400 persone ma fu molto ridimensionata. All'epoca era l'unica chiesa in stile Basilicale romano costruita in Gran Bretagna.
Fu aperta e consacrata il 16 aprile 1863 come "Chiesa di San Pietro per tutte le Nazioni".
E un monumento nazionale (Grado II*).
Erected by English
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1863.
Location. 51° 31.328′ N, 0° 6.539′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Farringdon. It is at the intersection of Clerkenwell Road and Hatton Garden, on the left when traveling east on Clerkenwell Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 Clerkenwell Road, Camden, England EC1R, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arandora Star Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sir Hiram Maxim (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert W. Paul (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The London Steam Carriage (about 150 meters away); Wren House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
2. St Peters Italian Church - 1863 Marker - wide view
Also see . . . St Peter's Italian Church (Wikipedia). History:
The church was built at the request of Saint Vincent Pallotti, and remains under the control of the Pallottines, the religious society which he founded. He had assistance from the politician and activist Giuseppe Mazzini, who was in London at the time. It was intended for the use of the growing number of Italian immigrants in London in the mid-19th century, and was modelled by Irish architect Sir John Miller-Bryson on the Basilica San Crisogono in Rome.(Submitted on April 24, 2026.)
It was consecrated on 16 April 1863 as "The Church of St Peter of all Nations". At the time of consecration, it was the only basilica-style church in the UK. Its organ was built in 1886 by the Belgian company Anneesens.
During World War II, when Italian immigrants were interned, Irish Pallottines made use of the church. In 1953 it was returned to Italian control,since when it has been substantially remodelled, most notably in 1996.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 20263. Church interior
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
