St Margaret, New Fish Street

St Margaret New Fish Street is a medieval church near London Bridge featuring a Portland stone facade and Tudor-era decorative elements inside. The building combines traditional English ecclesiastical design with features that developed over several centuries.

The church originated in the 12th century and underwent substantial rebuilding from 1486 to 1523 under King Henry VII's direction. This transformation made it a building that blends both medieval and Renaissance features.

The interior features painted statues of St Mary and St John that date from before the Reformation and still shape how the space looks today. These artworks give visitors a sense of what medieval churches in London once displayed.

The building is open to visitors and offers a good spot for exploring London's religious architecture near the Thames. It helps to check ahead whether services or other events might affect your visit.

In the 1540s, parishioners actively resisted plans to demolish the church for construction of a noble's residence and reuse its materials. This local intervention saved the building from destruction and allowed it to survive to the present day.

Location: City of London

GPS coordinates: 51.51010,-0.08600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00