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Description
Property Name: London Central Mosque
Inventory No: 44-20-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-08-04
Country (State party): United Kingdom
Province: London
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 51° 31′ 44.09″ N
0° 9′ 53.88″ W
Historic Period: 20th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1977
Style: Contemporary
Original Use: Mosque, Cultural
Current Use: Mosque, Cultural
Architect: Unknown
Significance
It is the principal mosque in London and houses the Islamic Cultural Centre. Located next to Regent’s Park, the mosque is recognized by its large golden dome that is decorated with mosaics at the interior.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
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References
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