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Chapel of St Peter and St Paul
Chapel of St Peter and St Paul
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The Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, located within the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, is a stunning neoclassical chapel renowned for its elegant woodwork, intricate plasterwork, and beautiful ceiling frescoes
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The chapel’s neoclassical design is breathtaking, with ornate plasterwork, exquisite stained glass, and elegant Corinthian columns. The highlight is the ceiling, decorated with a stunning fresco by Benjamin West, titled St. Paul Shaking Off the Viper into the Fire
The chapel is still an active place of worship, hosting regular lunchtime recitals from local Trinity Laban students as well as Christmas Carol concerts in winter
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The Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul was originally built in the 18th century to serve the residents of Greenwich Hospital, a home for retired sailors