Christ Church, Spitalfields, Anglican church in Spitalfields, London
Christ Church is an Anglican place of worship in the Spitalfields area of London, built in the English Baroque style. The facade consists of Portland stone and is crowned by a tall tower with a portico, beneath which a wide flight of steps leads to the entrance.
The church was completed in 1729 to a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor and formed part of the places of worship created under the 1711 act. During the 19th century it fell into decline and was gradually rescued and restored from the 1960s onward.
The name Spitalfields refers to the medieval St Mary Spital, whose grounds the church overlooks. Visitors today come for worship and concerts, while the building also serves as a filming location.
The main entrance faces Commercial Street on the western side and is open on Sunday afternoons. Those wishing to see the interior should attend concerts or visit at weekends when the doors are open.
The crypt beneath the floor holds several thousand burials and can be visited on guided tours today. The vault was used until the mid-19th century and is considered one of the largest crypts in London.
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