It was intended for the use of the growing number of Italian immigrants in London in the mid 19th century .
It was was modelled by Irish architect Sir John Miller - Bryson on the Basilica San Crisogono in Rome .
It was intended for the use of the growing number of Italian immigrants in London in the mid 19th century , and was modelled by Irish architect Sir John Miller - Bryson on the Basilica San Crisogono in Rome .