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'''Union Chapel''' is a [[Congregationalism|Congregationalist]] [[church]] on Upper Street, in the [[Greater London]] Borough of Islington, [[England]]. | '''Union Chapel''' is a [[Congregationalism|Congregationalist]] [[church]] on Upper Street, in the [[Greater London]] Borough of Islington, [[England]]. | ||
| − | When not in use as a church, the Grade 2 listed building<ref>[http://www.heritage.co.uk/apavilions/glstb.html About Listed Buildings], ''English Heritage'' website: "Grade II are particularly important buildings of more than special interest... | + | When not in use as a church, the Grade 2 listed building<ref>[http://www.heritage.co.uk/apavilions/glstb.html About Listed Buildings], ''English Heritage'' website: "Grade II are particularly important buildings of more than special interest...Listing currently protects 500,000 or so buildings, of which the majority - over 90% - are Grade II."</ref>, notable for its imposing [[Victorian Age|Victorian]] gothic architecture, is used as a venue for music and other public performances. Since it opened as a venue in 1991, many famous artists have performed there, including David Byrne, Noel Gallagher, Patti Smith and Goldfrapp. |
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Revision as of 15:11, January 19, 2009
Union Chapel is a Congregationalist church on Upper Street, in the Greater London Borough of Islington, England.
When not in use as a church, the Grade 2 listed building[1], notable for its imposing Victorian gothic architecture, is used as a venue for music and other public performances. Since it opened as a venue in 1991, many famous artists have performed there, including David Byrne, Noel Gallagher, Patti Smith and Goldfrapp.
References
- ↑ About Listed Buildings, English Heritage website: "Grade II are particularly important buildings of more than special interest...Listing currently protects 500,000 or so buildings, of which the majority - over 90% - are Grade II."