Completed in 1838 in the style of a Greek temple and re-designed during the 1870s,[2] the first chapel on the site was damaged by German bombing during the Blitz in 1940 and 1941.

The explosion of the bomb collapsed the concrete roof onto the congregation, which left 121 people killed and 141 injured (both military and civilian).

[4] In the 1970s an organ was installed by the firm of Hill, Norman and Beard using material from an instrument at Glyndebourne as well as new pipework.

[5] In addition to leading congregational singing, the organ accompanies the Chapel’s professional choir and works alongside military bands/ensembles.

[6] On the last Tuesday of each month, except in August, the chapel hosts a free 45-minute lunchtime concert featuring a wide variety of music.