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Londoners grab opportunity to tour The Salvation Army's International Headquarters

Londoners grab opportunity to tour The Salvation Army's International Headquarters

Londoners grab opportunity to tour The Salvation Army's International Headquarters

26 September 2016

Regent Hall band entertains visitors to The Salvation Army's International Headquarters during Open House London.

BY IHQ COMMUNICATIONS

More than 400 people have toured The Salvation Army's International Headquarters (IHQ) in London as part of Open House London, a city-wide event that celebrates buildings and architecture.

Members of the public heard Commissioner Charles Swansbury and representatives from the building's architects, Sheppard Robson, speak about the design of IHQ before being shown around one of the office floors, the General's office, the International Chapel and the public cafe and gallery.

Many of the visitors were impressed with the frugal nature of the award-winning building, which uses clever design ideas rather than opulent materials to create a sense of space and calm. Tour groups led by IHQ staff were met at the International Chapel by Colonels Knud and Lisbeth Welander, who explained the way in which the chapel extends beyond the rest of the building, into "the world" beyond IHQ.

Crowds of people were attracted by music provided just outside the front door by Regent Hall band in the morning and a brass quintet after lunch. Children were offered craft activities and face-painting, and Major Beverly Ivany signed and gave out copies of The Salvation Army's daily devotional publication, Words of Life. Lieut-Colonel Sandy Morrice gave a talk on the history of a site that has been occupied by The Salvation Army since 1881.

"It was exciting to see members of the general public not only admiring the building but learning about and appreciating the international ministry of The Salvation Army," said IHQ Chaplain, Major Peter Mylechreest.

 

 

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