Vote for The Royal Victoria Chapel in a National Heritage Award!

The Royal Victoria Chapel has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, and we need your support!

4 August 2026 10am to 31 August 2026 11pm

a picture of the volunteers in the chapel

The Chapel is one of just three historic sites in London and the South East selected for the Everyday History Heroes competition, a new national award celebrating the places that tell the stories of the ordinary people who helped shape Britain.

Launched by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga OBE, and presented by Heritage Open Days and Findmypast, the award recognises heritage sites that champion the lives and achievements of everyday people, from nurses and soldiers to teachers, workers and community changemakers.

The Royal Victoria Chapel was chosen by an expert judging panel in recognition of the incredible work undertaken to research, preserve and share the fascinating history of the former Royal Victoria Hospital and the people connected to it.

Now it’s over to the public to decide the winner!

How You Can Help

Voting is open from 4 August to 31 August, and every vote makes a difference.

If you love the Chapel and would like to support its story, please take a moment to vote and share the link with friends, family and colleagues.

Vote for The Royal Victoria Chapel here:

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The winners will be announced on 10 September, just ahead of the start of the Heritage Open Days Festival.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and protect the remarkable history of The Chapel and the community it served. ❤️