St Anne and St Agnes

St Anne and St Agnes is an English Baroque church located in central London with a floor plan shaped like a Greek cross. The building features red brick walls and incorporates a tower that dates back to the 14th century within its structure.

The building was first documented in 1137 and suffered major fires in 1548 and 1666 before being reconstructed by Christopher Wren in 1680. These rebuilding efforts after disaster shaped the form of the structure as it appears today.

For decades the building served as a gathering place for Estonian and Latvian Lutheran communities who maintained their own worship traditions here. This role shaped the character of the space and created a distinctive spiritual home for people from Northern Europe.

The church is located in an accessible area with good public transport connections and sits near other historic sites in the City of London. Visitors should know that opening times may vary depending on events and the cultural programs held inside.

This is the only religious building in the City of London dedicated to both Saint Anne and Saint Agnes, a distinction that sets it apart from all other churches in the area. This dual dedication shapes how the space has been understood and used throughout its long history.

Location: City of London

Inception: 1676

Architects: Christopher Wren

Architectural style: English Baroque

GPS coordinates: 51.51639,-0.09639

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06