St Thomas' Church, Grade II* listed church in Southwark, England
The stone church building on St Thomas Street features traditional architectural elements with a prominent garret section extending across its upper level.
Originally constructed in 1703 under Thomas Cartwright's design, the church formed part of St Thomas' Hospital, which had operated in the area since 1212.
The church's name changed from Thomas Becket to Thomas the Apostle in 1538, reflecting the significant religious transformations during the English Reformation.
The structure now functions as office space following extensive repairs in 2010, which addressed damage caused by the Jubilee Line Extension construction.
The church contains England's oldest surviving operating theatre within its herb garret, discovered during excavations in 1957 by Raymond Russell.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
GPS coordinates: 51.50510,-0.08849
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:07
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