St Mary Woolnoth, Anglican church in City of London, England
The stone church features two large square towers with Corinthian columns and geometric shapes on its facade at the intersection of Lombard Street.
Nicholas Hawksmoor designed and constructed the current church between 1716 and 1727, replacing an earlier structure damaged in the Great Fire of London.
Former slave ship captain John Newton, who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace, served as rector at St Mary Woolnoth from 1780 to 1807.
The church opens to visitors Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, with a special lunchtime service every Thursday at the Bank junction.
The construction of Bank Underground station in 1900 required engineering solutions to support the church structure, resulting in the sale of its crypt.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1716
Architects: Nicholas Hawksmoor
Architectural style: English Baroque, Georgian architecture
Website: http://stml.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51293,-0.08835
Latest update: May 19, 2025 22:24
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