St Mary's Church, Grade II listed church building in Islington, England.
St Mary's Church is a Grade II listed church in Islington, London, with a Portland stone portico at its west entrance and large windows that let natural light into the interior. A tower and spire rise above the roofline and can be seen clearly from the surrounding streets.
The original building dates to the 12th century but was rebuilt in 1754 by architect Lancelot Dowbiggin after a long period of decline. That reconstruction gave the church the form it largely retains today.
St Mary's has held services in Urdu alongside English for many decades, making it one of very few churches in London to actively serve an Asian Christian congregation. Notices and community materials inside the building reflect this today.
The church sits in a well-connected part of Islington and is easy to reach by public transport. Since regular services take place, it is worth checking in advance whether the building is open on the day you plan to visit.
A bomb during the 1940 Blitz destroyed much of the building but left the tower and spire completely untouched. That outcome is still talked about among members of the congregation today.
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