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2 unusual facts about William Wardell


St Mary's Church, Hampstead

No taller than houses numbered 4 and 5 to either side, the Church’s distinctive façade with bell tower and statue of Virgin and Child was designed by architect William Wardell as the first addition to the original building at the time the law was changed to allow bells to be rung from Catholic churches in 1852.

William Wardell (1823–1899), a civil engineer and architect, Catholic convert and designer of the church's façade and belltower (added c.1852).


Jack’s Magazine

It was designed by government architect, designed by William Wardell, Inspector General, Public Works Department and built by contractor George Cornwell.


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