St Mary Aldermary, Gothic church in City of London, United Kingdom.
St Mary Aldermary features medieval Gothic architecture with a prominent tower, fan vaulting, and Victorian-era interior furnishings along Watling Street.
The church, constructed in 1510 and rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, stands as one of the two main Gothic churches from the 17th century.
Since 2007, the building serves both as the Regimental Church of the Royal Tank Regiment and hosts services for the Moldovan Orthodox community in London.
The church welcomes visitors Monday through Friday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with accessible facilities and bicycle parking available within 250 meters.
The Moot Community established a cafe called Host inside the church in 2012, offering fair trade products to visitors and local workers.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1681
Architects: Christopher Wren
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Watling Street EC4M 9BW London
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00
Phone: +442072489902
Website: http://stmaryaldermary.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51280,-0.09333
Latest update: September 30, 2025 14:59
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