Saint Stephen's Church, popularly known as ''The Pepper Canister'', is the formal

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for the parish of the same name in

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. The church is situated on Mount Street Upper. It was begun in 1821 by John Bowden and completed by Joseph Welland after the former's death. The nickname derives from the shape of the spire, resembling a pepper canister. It was originally conceived as a

for the parish of St Peter's, Aungier Street, which was the largest Church of Ireland parish in Dublin. In recent years, the church has become active both in faith activities and as a venue for musical and other events. Mount Street Upper, August 1969 (geograph 5136260)

Mount Street Upper, August 1969 (geograph 5136260)

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