This, the Abney Park Chapel was to be the first nondenominational cemetery chapel in the world, and whilst not detracting from the magnificence and originality of the entrance ensemble, had likewise to make its mark.
This, the Abney Park Chapel was to be the first nondenominational cemetery chapel in Europe, and probably the world (since the chapel at Mount Auburn was a later addition). Whilst not detracting from the magnificence and originality of the entrance ensemble, Hosking's chapel had likewise to make its mark.