20th Century

The 1950s

In the 1950s, the parish was united with the adjoining parish of Holy Trinity to become the parish of St Marylebone with Holy Trinity, St Marylebone.

 

The baptismal font was at the opposite end of this chapel and the painting of the Holy Family was above it. Subsequently the chapel, picture and font were moved to their present position at the side of the church now known as the Holy Family Chapel. The Browning room, together with a small kitchen area became used for meetings and social activities. Several items of Browning furniture were kept in this room but have unfortunately been stolen over the years. Also there is an ancient Bread Board with the inscription – “Thos Varley late of this parish gave fifty pounds, the interest to be given in twelve penny loaves to the poor every sabbath day for ever 1692”. The fine crystal chandeliers were given to the church in 1968 and came from the Marylebone Council Chamber when the Borough of Marylebone was merged with the City of Westminster.

 

For many years the parish church of Holy Trinity served as the headquarters of SPCK Books. It is now a commercial events’ venue known as No 1 Marylebone.