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20th century
 
These alterations of 1885 resulted in the fine appearance of the church much as we see it today. However, bomb damage in World War Two blew out all the windows. The church was closed for a time while temporary repairs were made. The full repair and redecoration was completed in 1949. When the windows were reglazed, fragments of the original coloured glass were incorporated in the new windows. About that time a section of the back of the church was used to create the Browning Chapel to commemorate the marriage in the church of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett in 1846. (Their marriage certificate is preserved in the church archives). An altar with communion rail was positioned under the memorial window.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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. Many interesting memorial tablets, some from the previous churches, are placed around the church. A list of names and the location of memorials is available from the parish office.

 
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