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Manchester Central Mosque, also called Jamia Mosque, is a Muslim place of worship close built in the 1970s close to Victoria Park in Manchester. It is also known as Victoria Park Mosque.

Part of the headquarters of the Mothers' Union, this chapel is full of images and artwork celebrating women. Windows show images of Julian of Norwich and St Hilda of Whitby, and the roll of honour remembers the names of members of the Union who lost their lives during wartime.

Merton College Chapel, dedicated to St Mary and St John the Baptist, was completed in the late 13th century. The present choir, with its huge east window, was completed in 1294. Under Elizabeth I, Protestantism was imposed and Merton College found itself under siege for three weeks by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Matthew Parker, in defence of the old religion. The chapel replaced St. John's Parish Church and continued to serve as a parish church as well as a chapel until 1891.

The main part of the building was built in 1896.

The Middle Street Synagogue was built in 1875 and designed by the local architect Thomas Lainson. It is a good example of Byzantine architecture with a richly decorated interior of marble and brass. Services are still held at certain times of the year.

Milton Abbey occupies probably the most beautiful setting of any church in the county of Dorset. It rests in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by wooded hills, seemingly miles from anywhere. Discover over 1,000 years of history in the Abbey, founded by King Athelstan. This historic building and its unique environment and setting attracts visitors from around the world and provides a warm welcome to all.

Built in a time of dissent and persecution, this unique secluded chapel was designed to look like a farmyard barn in order to avoid being discovered. Built in 1701 and refurbished in 1840, it has a modest interior and a rare open air baptistry in its grounds.

The Montefiore Synagogue in Ramsgate was built in 1831-32 by architect David Mocatta. The building was restored in 1912 and 1933. This brick building in the Neo-Classical style still serves as a synagogue.

Set amid woodland in North Yorkshire, this unusual monastery is the best preserved Carthusian priory in Britain. Mount Grace Priory is the perfect tourist attraction for a relaxing and peaceful day out. Discover how the monks lived 600 years in the reconstructed monk's cell and herb plot.

The Dutch Church is a reformed church in the Broad Street Ward, in the City of London. Located on the site of the 13th century Augustinian friary, the original building granted to Protestant refugees for their church services in 1550 was destroyed during the London Blitz. The present church was built between 1950 and 1954. With the founding of the church dating to 1550, it is the oldest Dutch language Protestant church in the world.