St Michael Paternoster Royal, Grade I listed church building in City of London, England
The rectangular structure features Portland stone walls, round-headed windows with cherub keystones, and a prominent steeple added between 1713 and 1717.
First recorded in 1219 as St Michael of Paternosterchierch, the original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and rebuilt by Christopher Wren.
The church displays John Hayward stained glass windows depicting religious scenes, including St Michael fighting against Satan with biblical figures.
The building serves as headquarters for the Mission to Seafarers, with spaces designated for both maritime services and traditional worship activities.
A mummified cat was discovered in 1949 during a search for Richard Whittington's remains, who was buried near the altar in 1423.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1686
Architects: Christopher Wren
Architectural style: English Baroque
GPS coordinates: 51.51120,-0.09216
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:03
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