Brighton Unitarian Church
New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF
Brighton Unitarian Church was built in 1820 on land purchased from the Prince Regent.
The congregation dates from 1793 when nineteen members of a Calvinist Baptist chapel in what is now Bond Street were expelled for adopting Universalist beliefs derived from the writings of the American Baptist preacher, Elhanan Winchester.
The church building was completed in August 1820. Dr Morell, a well-known classical scholar, was appointed as the first minister of the church. Due in large part to his influence, the design of the church was inspired by the ancient Temple of Theseus in Athens. It was designed by the well-known local architect Amon Henry Wilds – who built much of Brighton’s fashionable Kemp Town.
Attractive stained glass windows are an interesting feature of a simple and decorated, interior. Come and see our Grade II listed Regency building. One of the first classical places of worship in the city.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 13.30-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 13.30-1600
Location & directions
New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF
- Contact on day:
- Rev Jennifer Sanders
- Telephone number:
- +441273696022
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
For updates on this event and any last minute changes, see: http://www.rth.org.uk/hods25
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
