Oldest Churches of London
The broad variety of churches in London comes as no surprise. With the long history of the protestant and catholic church vying for nationwide superiority throughout the middle ages and the 2 millennia of history to the city itself, London is top fo the list when it comes to architectural history. The beautiful cathedrals and churches dotted across the city still stand out in a skyline now dominated by modern architecture, and this adds to the unique character that the city has built for itself over the years.
With a large collection of churches to explore, the city of London’s religious architecture is definitely a must for guests at the centrally located Piccadilly West End London. From the ideal central location, you will have a chance to enjoy some of the best architecture in the city.
St Bartholomews The Great
Dating back to 1123, St Bartholomew the Great is a prominent church within the Diocese of London, a Church of England dominated area within Canterbury and Kent. As the oldest church in the city, St Barts is also known for its miracle work, many sick people coming to the church to have their illnesses cured. Today, guests can do much better with a restorative visit to Spa Rituals and other wellness centres in London, but St Barts Hospital was a charity inspired by the churches medieval reputation.
All Hallows Marylebone
All Hallows is one of the oldest in London, dating back to 675 AD. Still in use today, this church is located next to the Tower of London and marks the rise of Christianity in the city after the fall of the Roman occupation of England.
Westminster Cathedral
With its design by John Francis Bentley, Westminster Cathedral was designed in the neo-Byzantine style and is the head of the Catholic Church in the UK. With its striped brick stone, this Church really stands out amongst the churches of London and opens its doors to thousands of people every Sunday.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey was originally built on the site of St Peters Abbey in 1042 by Edward the Confessor and his since become one of the most prominent churches in London. Located just across the road from The Houses of Parliament, the Abbey is a stunning gothic structure and is known for being the resting place for many important politicians, artists and royalty throughout history.
St Paul’s Cathedral
Based in the centre of the city, there are many nearby attractions to St Pauls, which include Afternoon Tea London offers at the Piccadilly West End and the historic shopping district of Covent Garden. Despite this area of London’s abundant attractions, St Paul’s still stands out as one of the most important cathedrals in London. With a history dating back to a preceding church dedicated to Paul the Apostle in AD 604, St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.
With it being the site of royal marriages, funerals and traditional London celebrations, this incredible Cathedral is open to tours all year round and has such wondrous sites as the St Pauls Whispering Gallery, at the top of a 259 stair climb into the dome.
