St Michael Wood Street, Baroque church in City of London, England
Description
St Michael Wood Street was a baroque church located on the west side of Wood Street in the City of London. The building featured four Ionic columns above a base structure that supported the upper entablature and decorative pediment.
History
The church was established in 1225 as St Michael de Wudestrate and later destroyed during the Great Fire of London. Christopher Wren rebuilt it in 1673, making it part of his postfire reconstruction of the city.
Culture
The church held importance as a music venue where organists performed regularly for congregations and visitors. Its role as a musical meeting place shaped how the community gathered and experienced worship together.
Practical
The site no longer functions as an active church because the building was demolished in 1897. Visitors today can experience the location and its history, though no church structure remains at the original address.
Did you know?
Historical records indicate that the head of King James IV of Scotland was brought to London following the Battle of Flodden and placed in the church crypt. This unusual resting place connected the church to significant events in Scottish and English relations.
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