Anglican Church St Peter's Eaton square is on the East side of this famous square in the fashionable area of Belgravia. The Church, decoration Belgravia, has an interesting history – it was destroyed by hatred and restored love.
The Church building was built between 1824 and 1827 for years, during the construction of Eaton square. The design in the classical style was designed by architect Henry Hakewill: a portico with six ionic columns, clock tower, empty pediment, no decorations – all very sober and elegant style. In 1875 the Church was expanded in the Eastern part of the altar appeared in the Romanesque style, but classic shape of the facade remained unchanged.
St. Peter's Church – the Anglican parish with the Catholic traditions. Perhaps that is why in 1987 the anti-Catholic configured madman decided that the parish belongs to the "Papists", and set fire to the building. After a few hours it was all on fire. The next day, when the coals have cooled, it became clear that survived only Georgian walls. The roof collapsed, the situation was almost completely destroyed.
Architects Nicky and John Braithwaite, the couple who lived next door and witnessed the fire. They decided that they will be able to revive the Church from the ashes, and did so, approaching the task with love and delicacy. Braithwaite not taken down all the walls and build a completely new, they considered that the remaining "shell with lovely proportions" – a legacy that must be preserved. However, it was necessary to consider the wishes of the vicar, and he knew exactly what he wants: not only the new interior of the Church, but also apartments for the priest, Minister, music Director, halls for meetings and concerts, rooms for kindergarten, a large room for the youth club, all under the same roof.
Braithwaite fulfilled all wishes, has provided even a toilet for disabled people (a rarity for old Church buildings). The Church interior was very elegant: white-yellow walls, huge Windows through which light pours freely, Golden mosaic in the apse behind the altar, unusual pillars with lights – it looks modern, stylish and yet simple and not pretentious. Near the apse of the preserved part of the old altar, untouched by fire as a sign of communication.
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