Whitefield's Tabernacle, Moorfields

The corner of Tabernacle Street and Leonard Street stands as a silent landmark to an era of explosive religious fervor. In seventeen forty-one, this site became the home of George Whitefield, a preacher whose powerful oratory drew thousands of people who were often unwelcome in traditional parish churches. He built a temporary wooden structure here to serve as a meeting place, choosing this specific location because the nearby open fields of Moorfields provided enough space for the massive crowds he attracted. This modest building was designed as a direct reference to the tabernacle of the ancient Israelites, intended to be a portable and accessible sanctuary for the working class.