Guess the Place

[John Walker]

The place this chapel was connected to had a bad reputation.  That should help.

[John Walker]

An 'A'Road, railway line and river running close together about 1/2 km away to the North.  Station slightly to the NW.

[John Walker]

Give it to Lyn John Walker , It is the Chapel at the RM depot. Close to the Church.

Sorry, Grandarog but it's not that one either.  Head WNW.


It's not forces related.

[grandarog]

Give it to Lyn John Walker , It is the Chapel at the RM depot. Close to the Church.

[Lyn L]

Thank you John W, yes they are alike to others.
I married in St Georges ( HMS Pembroke ) also 1964 , the only difference in that and the Deal one  was the carpet in the aisle. Blue for RN and red for RMs.
And I thought I was being clever , never mind best of luck to who guesses it correctly, Can't wait to find out where now  x

[John Walker]

Sorry Lyn L, it's not that one but I can see why you thought it was as it's so similar. Possibly the same architect.   


Head WNW.

[Lyn L]

Thank you John,
I believe it's St Michaels and All Angels church, which was the Depot Garrison church for the Royal Marines in Deal.
My eldest brother was there at the time of his marriage  1964 to a Naval Wren.
Now the whole area has been turned into housing,

[johnfilmer]

Lyn, I haven’t any idea at the moment, so if you know the answer fire away, and I’ll provide the next one if that is a problem for you.

[Lyn L]

I thought as soon as I saw it I knew where it was.
My brother married his first wife there  a long while ago. I would have to pass on adding a new GTP though if someone else could have the honours. So


So will name it if that would be OK ? Of course if someone else answers it my problem is solved !

[John Walker]

IF it's where I think it is, .... rather nice inside !
Not giving any clues though 

I believe it's been converted into just four luxury apartments    Why not take a guess Lyn L

[Lyn L]

IF it's where I think it is, .... rather nice inside !
Not giving any clues though 

[John Walker]

Thanks MartinR, very informative.


Clue:  Most of the original buildings surrounding this chapel have been demolished making way for residential development.

[MartinR]

There's a technical distinction between a church and a chapel which is not based on size.  A church is the parish church¹, so therefore CofE².  A chapel can be: a subsidiary space within a church or cathedral, an Anglican non-parish church such as a mortuary chapel or chapel of ease, or else a non-Anglican church.  The latter may look odd, but it is tied up with the establishment of the CofE and things like marriages.  An older generation in places like Wales would differentiate between "church" (CofE) or "chapel" (typically Methodist).

1) Though a cathedral church is not necessarily a parish church and yet can provide the same facilities for marriages.
2) I think RC common usage follows that of the CofE, but AIUI the legal distinction still applies, so all RCs are legally chapels.

[John Walker]

Thanet - too far east.
Not sure if it was Congregational but despite its size, it's named as a chapel.
The building still exists but is no longer a church.
Can be seen on GSV.

[johnfilmer]

I can’t quantify it, but it has the look (to me) of a Congregational Church?