St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange

St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange was a baroque church in the City of London with a three-part west facade featuring rounded windows and a Venetian window above the main entrance on Bartholomew Lane. The building displayed the proportioned architectural style characteristic of Christopher Wren's work following the Great Fire.

The church was first recorded in the 13th century and stood in this location for centuries until the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed it. Christopher Wren rebuilt it between 1675 and 1683 with baroque design, before it was eventually demolished in 1840.

The remains of Myles Coverdale, who created the first complete English Bible translation, were interred in the church until its demolition in 1840.

The former church site is located near the current Royal Exchange building in the City of London's central business district. Visitors can explore the area today, where modern banking facilities now stand on what was once this religious site.

The church was among the few designs by Christopher Wren that incorporated a projecting chancel in its overall composition, distinguishing it from his other London churches. This architectural feature made it a rare example of Wren's adaptability to the spatial challenges of this confined location.

Location: City of London

Architects: Christopher Wren

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.51376,-0.08730

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03