It's the spiritual home of musicians where Proms founder Sir Henry Wood is buried.

But a London church has become embroiled in a row with one of Britain's best-known composers after it announced it would close its doors to choirs and orchestras because their music was not religious.

Now part of a network founded by evangelical church Holy Trinity Brompton, St. Sepulchre Without Newgate Church, in Holborn, central London, will stop taking bookings from the classical musicians which have relied on it as a rehearsal and concert venue for many years.

The church became part of the evangelical group, which is known for its youth-friendly rock-band style of worship, in 2013.

Now classical groups are no longer welcome to rehearse and perform there - and resident choristers say they are "concerned that it will become a worship choir with drums and keyboards".

As well as Sir Henry's resting place the church has a book of remembrance for musicians and has windows commemorating singer Dame Nellie Melba and composer John Ireland.