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Changes to the designs for the #BaroqueInterior inside #StMaryLeStrand were triggered by the change of #RoyalHouse when #QueenAnne, who was the last in the line of Stuart monarchs, died in 1714. The #HouseOfStuart favoured the extravagant Catholic #Baroque style, whereas the new incoming #HouseOfHanover favoured a more restrained #Presbyterian #Palladian style.
In Source: Inside #StMaryLeStrand
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Have you noticed there are no windows on ground level? Architect #JamesGibbs noted that noise generated by the horse drawn carriages in the heart of the Greater London Metropolis would be a problem, so he fitted #StMaryLeStrand with #ChurchWindows on the upper level of the #Nave only, to stop street noise entering the church. This #BaroqueInterior is beautiful & also practical!
In Source: Inside #StMaryLeStrand
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Surviving plans by #RJWithers show how the #BaroqueInterior of #StMaryLeStrand was radically changed in 1871 to enhance the #Chancel area & reconstruct the interior. Following in the #OxfordMovement High-Church tradition the #Tractarians wanted to restore catholic tradition within the Anglican Church, to emphasise the taking of the sacrament. #HiddenHistory
In Source: Oxford Movement
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Apart from the theological & liturgical reform, the #OxfordMovement made significant changes to the arrangement & decoration of the #BaroqueInterior inside #StMaryLeStrand which included: an extended & raised #Chancel; new choir stalls; a screen to the #Apse; new #BoxPew ends that were moved to create side aisles; & black terracotta tiles to replace the floor. #HiddenHistory
In Source: Oxford Movement
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#StMaryLeStrand adorns the culturally rich #StrandAldwych area, beckoning all to admire its captivating #Baroque #Architecture. Dare to step inside & unlock the #ArchitecturalGem within its #BaroqueInterior & #ChurchExterior. Loaded with history, beauty & magnificent detail, the church invites you to open your eyes & allow yourself to be visually immersed.
In Source: The Faithful Architect
Observe the many fascinating #BaroqueInterior design details inside #StMaryLeStrand. Follow the light from upper #ChurchWindows through the #Nave to the sanctuary nestled in the #Apse. Framed by #PaintedPanels & ultramarine #ApseWindows look at the #Carvings, #Jacobite Symbolism & Iconography inside the apse & admire the decorative #PlasterworkCeiling in white & gold above.
In Source: Inside #StMaryLeStrand
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