1889
Architecture of Surrey
mosque
W.I. Chambers
Woking
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1886 – House at Barnes Common, Surrey
1889 – Design for Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking, Surrey
Architect: W.I. Chambers
The Shah Jahan Mosque was the first purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom. Built in Bath and Bargate stone in a indo-saracenic style commissioned by Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal (1868–1901).
A drawing of the Woking Mosque by the architect W.I. Chambers was published in The Building News and Engineering Journal, dated 2 August 1889, shortly before the Mosque was completed. It was opened to the public in October or November, 1889.
Published May 12, 2015