St George's Garrison Church

St George's Garrison Church is a military chapel in Woolwich featuring Italian Romanesque design with red and yellow brick walls and intricate Venetian mosaics in its chancel. The site contains marble plaques honoring soldiers and Victoria Cross recipients, reflecting its long association with the British armed forces.

The chapel was designed by architect Thomas Henry Wyatt in 1863 as a place of worship for the Royal Artillery stationed nearby. A V-1 flying bomb struck the building in 1944, leaving it largely destroyed but preserving its most important architectural elements as ruins.

The remaining structure houses marble plaques dedicated to military personnel and Victoria Cross recipients, maintaining its connection to British armed forces.

The site is accessible to visitors with disabilities and offers limited parking behind the building for those arriving by car. Plan your visit on a day with good daylight to fully appreciate the intricate mosaic details and architectural features.

The intricate mosaics were created by the renowned Salviati workshop in Venice and depict Saint George alongside ancient Christian symbols. A modern protective canopy now shields these precious artistic works from the weather while allowing visitors to view the fine details clearly.

Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Inception: 1863

Architects: Thomas Henry Wyatt

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Website: https://stgeorgeswoolwich.org

GPS coordinates: 51.48537,0.06311

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:43