St Alban, Wood Street, Medieval church tower in Wood Street, City of London, England.
St Alban is a medieval church tower on Wood Street in the City of London. The stone structure displays Gothic features with four corner pinnacles at the top and stands today as an isolated remnant on a traffic island.
The original church site dates from the 10th century and was rebuilt by Christopher Wren after destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The main church body was demolished in 1965, leaving only this tower standing.
The remaining tower represents the architectural evolution of London churches, reflecting both medieval influences and Wren's late Perpendicular Gothic style.
The tower is visible and accessible from street level as it sits on a traffic island along Wood Street. The nearest underground stations are St Paul's and Moorgate, each within a few minutes walk.
The tower now stands independently on an island in the middle of Wood Street after the main church body was demolished in 1965.
Location: City of London
Architects: Christopher Wren
GPS coordinates: 51.51660,-0.09411
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43
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