St Mary Aldermary, London

Name: St Mary Aldermary
Address: Watling Street, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7248 9902

#1944 among attractions in London

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Christopher Wren

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The Guild Church of St Mary Aldermary is an Anglican church located in Watling Street at the junction with Bow Lane, in the City of London. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt from 1510. Badly damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666, it was rebuilt once more, this time by Sir Christopher Wren; unlike the vast majority of Wren's City churches, St Mary Aldermary is in the Gothic style. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°5'36"W

Address

Watling StreetCity of London (Cordwainer)London United Kingdom

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+44 20 7248 9902

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St Mary Aldermary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Mansion House, London Troops War Memorial.

~1200 ftW
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
6 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~700 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
4 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~910 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
5 min walk • Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
~1220 ftE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
6 min walk • The London Troops War Memorial, located in front of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, commemorates the men of London who fought in World War I and World War II.
~370 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
2 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~1160 ftW
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
6 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~780 ftW
Church
Paul's walk, London
4 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~600 ftE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
3 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~560 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
3 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~1170 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
6 min walk • Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.
~1180 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
6 min walk • St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary Aldermary?

Nearby attractions include St Mary-le-Bow, London (2 min walk), Cannon Street, London (2 min walk), Cheapside, London (3 min walk), St Michael Paternoster Royal, London (3 min walk).

How to get to St Mary Aldermary by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary Aldermary:

Bus

Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (2 min walk)
Bank Station / Poultry • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (4 min walk)

Train

Bank (5 min walk)
London Cannon Street (5 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (6 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (22 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (8 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (10 min walk)