Pevsner describes the Somerville Chapel as, "bleakly
classical, ashlar, of three windows with
narrower altar and lobby protections, bleak
also inside - unloved-looking somehow."
I'm not sure I agree.
The college website explains that, "...
In 1935 the Chapel was opened, following a
generous donation from a former student,
Emily Georgiana Kemp. Kemp was an
adventurer, writer and artist, and came from
a wealthy Baptist family. Through her
extensive travels she had developed an
interest in the world's religions and a
wide, inclusive vision of Christianity. It
was her desire that the Chapel, although
dedicated to Christ, would be a place where
members of all nationalities and religions
could pray. The inscription on the outside
of the Chapel in Greek translates as ‘A
House of Prayer for all People.' "
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