City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Orange Street Congressional Church

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026

1. Orange Street Congressional Church Marker

Inscription. This Church was founded in 1693 by Huguenot refugees who fled from France at the time of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. In 1776 the Chapel passed into the hands of the Church of England. The Rev. Augustus III. Toplady author of "Rock of Ages " was one of its ministers.
The Chapel passed into the hands of the Congregationalists in 1787.
Adjoining the chapel was Sir Isaac Newtons house which was built in 1710 and condemned in 1913.
Mrs Jemima Luke, author of the beloved hymn "I think when I read that sweet story of old" was a teacher in the Sunday School. A copy of the hymn in her own handwriting is in possession of the church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1693.

Location. 51° 30.575′ N, 0° 7.772′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Orange Street and Long’s Court, on the left when traveling east on Orange Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England SW1, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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: The Hampton Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Irving (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Shakespeare (about 90 meters away); Sir Joshua Reynolds (about 90 meters away); Glockenspiel (about 150 meters away); “Swiss Court” (about 150 meters away); The Bear & Staff (about 150 meters away); Al Bowlly (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . History of Orange Street Congregational Church. (Submitted on June 30, 2026.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026

2. Orange Street Congressional Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.