De Brandaris

In use after temporary accommodation of the Chr. Geref. Church Rotterdam-West in Hulpkerk on the Schoonderloostraat (1923-1934). Built by contractor J. Amesz from Gouda to a design by the Rotterdam architect Hendrik Sutterland. Renovation in 2010.

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Saint Mary's

As early as the 16th century, large numbers of British people lived in Rotterdam, then even called Little London, such as wool traders, soldiers and refugees from Catholicism. In 1699, 17 merchants submitted a request to the Vroedschap of Rotterdam to be allowed to build a church. The request was granted and a piece of land on the Haringvliet was given on loan. The then priest Dr Thorold raised money in 1706 for the construction of the church. Queen Anne and the Duke of Marlborough (John Churchill) donated a considerable amount and in gratitude their coats of arms were placed in the church facade. St. Mary's Church was consecrated on 22 April 1708 and has suffered many setbacks. During the Napoleonic era, the building was confiscated and used as a prison for English and Russian prisoners of war, later as a grain store and finally by the Russians as stables and storage. The interior was completely destroyed but thanks to donations from the British government and King William 1, the building could be restored. In 1864, the tower was struck by lightning and had to be removed. In 1873, the British government announced that from that moment on no financial support could be given. And so, due to lack of finances, the church fell into further disrepair. In 1878, the Colonial and Continental Church Society appeared on the scene and became the owner of the building. During the glory years of shipping and trade at the end of the 19th century, increasing international activities in the ports of Rotterdam made a facility for the reception and spiritual care of foreign seamen necessary. St. Mary's took on this task together with the Scottish church, in a building on the Boompjes. In 1893, the Mission to Seamen, a worldwide Christian organization, took over this task and still works together with St. Mary's Church, our priest divides his time between both organizations.

Pelgrimsvaderskerk

Reformed church. Late Gothic cruciform church with front facade (1761), crowned by a wooden bell tower. The inventory includes: a pulpit from the second quarter of the 18th century, with baptismal fence, two copper baptismal arches and lectern; a text board with a confession of faith in a carved frame Louis XV-XVI, restored 1866 and 1893; two boards with lists of ministers: 1782 and 19th century. Two draught portals 18th century. Furthermore, a number of tombstones, 17th and 18th century.

Duyststraatkerk

Architecturally interesting church building with various turrets, on an inconspicuous street. First large Reformed church in Rotterdam-Delfshaven. Out of use as a Reformed church in 1987. In use as a Turkish mosque Merkez since 1989. A mezzanine has been built into this mosque (to be determined when). On the ground floor various shops, etc. On the first floor is the (beautiful), hospitable mosque space itself.