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#StMartinInTheFields is one of Britain’s finest historic churches & considered a masterpiece by the distinguished 18th Century architect #JamesGibbs. The buildings landmark #Architecture shapes the character of #TrafalgarSquare, adding to the culture of London. The foundation stone was laid in 1722, yet records of an earlier church located on the site date back to 1222.
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#RadcliffeCamera was designed by architect #JamesGibbs. Built in 3 stages over 12 years, the neo-classical construction was funded by the bequeathed estate of the physician #JohnRadcliffe. Opened in 1749, the building was originally a Science Library & was run independently until 1927, when the freehold was transferred to #OxfordUniversity.
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Situated between #CambridgeUniversity colleges #Kings & #Caius is the #Neoclassical building #SenateHouse. Designed by architect #JamesGibbs & completed in 1730, it was intended to be one side of a quadrangle, however the rest of the structure was never built. Originally used for state & political meetings, Senate House is now used by the University for its ceremonial events.
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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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1802, a stone urn atop #StMaryLeStrand fell, killing 3 men & injuring others. To watch the Heralds March & announce the #TreatyOfAmiens a man leant on the urn & caused it to accidentally fall. In fact, the fault was put in motion 100 yrs before when #JamesGibbs workmen mounted the urn on a wooden spike that rotted over time, instead of iron. #HiddenHistory #PeopleOfTheStrand
In Source: Inside #StMaryLeStrand
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Inspired by #JamesGibbs personal observations of #RomanArchitecture, Italy & elements of #LondonArchitecture, #StMaryLeStrand was constructed from #PortlandStone & consecrated in 1724 by Bishop #EdmundGibson. The #JewelintheStrand was the 1st church to be built under a Commission for 50 new churches - when only 12 were actually completed - at a cost of £16000. #HiddenHistory
In Source: Inside #StMaryLeStrand
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A #GoldenTriangle with Hebrew letters for God & the #DeltaEnoch are carved into the centre of the semi-dome that covers the #Apse. It’s said, the #KnightsTemplar found the symbol in the #TempleOfSolomon & brought it to Scotland. Architect #JamesGibbs & his patron #JohnErskine used the symbol inside #StMaryLeStrand to show its #Jacobite politics and alignment with the Templars.
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Welcome to #StMaryLeStrand a beautiful Parish #Church & sanctuary in the heart of London; open to all for prayer, worship & fellowship, or just to visit & enjoy. Consecrated in 1724, its Italian #Baroque #Architecture designed by #JamesGibbs, continues to inspire the #StrandAldwych area where it is known as the #JewelintheStrand Visit: stmarylestrand.com
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#JewelintheStrand Architect #JamesGibbs is one of Britain's most influential architects his work spans the #EnglishBaroque & #GeorgianArchitecture movements. Born into the catholic religion in 1682, Aberdeen, Scotland, he trained in Rome under the #Baroque Master #CarloFontana & upon his return to England, he was heavily influenced by Sir #ChristopherWren #StMaryLeStrand
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Following the death of his parents #JamesGibbs travelled through Europe & in 1703, registered as a student at #TheScotsCollege in Rome; a seminary into the priesthood for the dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. But he had second thoughts & by the end of 1704 he was studying Architecture & moved to London in November 1708. #StMaryLeStrand #JewelintheStrand
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Architect #JamesGibbs took inspiration for the #ChurchExterior from #Michelangelo & the church #SantaMariaDellaPace by #PietrodaCortona. Upon the death of #QueenAnne, #JamesGibbs was controversially forced to add a #Steeple in the style of Sir #ChristopherWren to #StMaryLeStrand in 1717, using stone intended for the construction of a monument to commemorate the late #QueenAnne.
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#StMaryLeStrand was #JamesGibbs 1st major Architectural project after his return from Italy. Other important works include #StMartinInTheFields at #TrafalgarSquare, the cylindrical Dome’d #RadcliffeCamera at #OxfordUniversity, & #SenateHouse at #CambridgeUniversity. Gibbs never married, he died in his London house & was buried in #StMaryleboneParishChurch 1754 #JewelintheStrand
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What do the crusades, Jacobites, #KnightsTemplar & #StMaryLeStrand architect #JamesGibbs have in common? Discover a #HiddenHistory of #Jacobite Symbolism & the cryptic coded meaning of: the #GoldenTriangle, a #WhiteRose in a #PlasterworkCeiling; #Carvings of Starbursts in the #Apse; the Prince behind the #GoldenFlyingBird & a #ParodyPainting for #StClementDanes church.
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The #HiddenHistory of #StMaryleStrand includes its decoration which began after the #JacobiteRebellion failed. #JamesGibbs and his patron #JohnErskine worked in secret to code #Jacobite cryptic symbolism into the church to promote the cause without revealing its political meaning.
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