St James Garlickhythe, London, Anglican church in City of London, England.
St James Garlickhythe is an Anglican church in the City of London, a Baroque building marked by careful proportions and crafted details throughout. The interior is lit by a crystal chandelier donated by the Glass Sellers' Company, based on an 18th-century design.
The site was first recorded in the 12th century and existed through centuries of city change until the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed it. The building we see today emerged from Christopher Wren's office designs and was completed in 1674.
The church serves as a resting point on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, where visitors receive a scallop shell stamp in their pilgrim credentials. This connection links the place to a spiritual tradition that brings people from many countries together.
The church is easy to reach on foot and sits near the Thames in a busy part of the city where offices and small shops mark the daily rhythm. Visitors find a quiet spot to pause here, even as the surroundings fill with working people during the day.
The name Garlickhythe comes from a medieval landing place on the Thames bank where merchants once sold garlic. This old trading spot shaped the place's identity to this day.
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