St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, Grade I listed church in City of London, England
Description
St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is a red brick church on Queen Victoria Street featuring steep stone steps that lead up to an elevated entrance terrace. The building displays English Baroque design with regular window arrangements and classical proportions throughout its facade.
History
The original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, after which Christopher Wren designed a replacement that was completed in 1695. This reconstruction was part of Wren's major rebuilding effort following the fire that devastated much of the city.
Culture
The building now hosts the St Gregorios congregation of the Indian Orthodox Church, whose Sunday services bring a different faith tradition into Wren's baroque interior. This modern use shows how historic London spaces adapt to serve diverse communities.
Practical
The church is regularly open for worship services, particularly on Sundays when the Indian Orthodox congregation gathers. The location on Queen Victoria Street makes it easily accessible within the City of London's street network.
Did you know?
The church's name comes from the Royal Wardrobe, a storage facility for royal possessions that King Edward III relocated near the building in 1361. This connection to royal administration remains embedded in the church's name to this day.
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