Vestry by parochial church councils. The term "vestry" continues to be used in some other denominations for a body of lay members elected by the congregation to run the business of a church parish, such as in the Scottish and American Episcopal Churches. Within the Church of Ireland the term "select vestry" is used to describe the members of the parish who are elected to conduct the affairs of the parish. The Vestries Acts 1818 to 1853 is the collective title of the following Acts: Vestry A vestry was a committee for the local secular and ecclesiastical government for a parish
Kensington Vestry Hall Kensington Vestry Hall The Kensington Vestry Hall is a historic building on Kensington High Street in Kensington, London, England. It houses Bank Melli Iran. The Kensington Vestry Hall was built by Thomas Corby in 1852. It was designed by architect James Broadbridge. Its construction was met with dismay by ratepayers, who complained about the outlandish railings. They were finally removed in 1880. From 1889 to 1960, the building housed the Kensington Central Library. It was dedicated by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll in November 1889. It has been listed as Grade II by English Heritage since April 15, 1969. By