St. Magnus The Martyr
St. Magnus The Martyr
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Neighborhood: City of London
From its ancient past as a Roman trading outpost to its 21st century status as the wealthiest square mile in the world, the financial district known simply as “The City” is one of London's most historic and fascinating neighborhoods. Here high rise office towers such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin mingle with Roman ruins and architectural marvels from virtually every era in between, including Christopher Wren's glorious St.Paul's Cathedral, and John Soane's dauntingly classicist Bank of England. This neighborhood is also home to some of the finest restaurants and plushest hotels in Europe, in addition to an assortment of watering holes, upscale shops, and Tube stations. During the week, the City is abuzz with white collar workers going about their business; the weekend sees this area turn into a quiet haven for sightseers.
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- Tower Hill • 4 min walk
- Tower Gateway • 6 min walk
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Patricia F
Bedale, UK224 contributions
Mar 2023
We (both atheists) attended a funeral here last week. The service was so High Church it could have been Roman Catholic. I've never been to an RC service of any kind so it was interesting.
The building itself is interesting too, designed by Christopher Wren after being the second to be burned down during the Great Fire of London in 1666. It is very near Pudding Lane and the Monument and a short walk along the river from the Tower of London.
Both the stained-glass window depicting St Magnus with horns on his helmet and the statue of him with even bigger horns are beautiful but historically inaccurate.
The building itself is interesting too, designed by Christopher Wren after being the second to be burned down during the Great Fire of London in 1666. It is very near Pudding Lane and the Monument and a short walk along the river from the Tower of London.
Both the stained-glass window depicting St Magnus with horns on his helmet and the statue of him with even bigger horns are beautiful but historically inaccurate.
Written March 5, 2023
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,023 contributions
Feb 2022
A beautiful historic church that is off of the main tourist routes that I am so glad I came across by chance. After visiting the Monument to the Great Fire of London I caught sight of St. Magnus The Martyr church and crossed the road to take a look inside. I am so glad I did as the inside of the church is stunning with its dark wooden altar, pipe organ and church pews positioned at a diagonal. The Viking statue of Magnus the Martyr and the stained glass windows were great and the scaled model of the medieval London Bridge (c. 1400) made by David T Aggett in 1987 was just amazing. There were some second hand books for sale to help fund the church I assume and also in the entrance was an old wooden Fire cart that would have been used at the time of the Great Fire. Do give this church a visit and leave a donation to keep it in the beautiful condition it is in today.
Written February 21, 2022
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Margaret C
1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Friends
Very welcoming and were invited to stay for lunch after a very High Anglican service. Church very full and many regulars.
Probably would be regarded by some as old school Anglican service.
Probably would be regarded by some as old school Anglican service.
Written November 30, 2019
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ViaBen
Greater London, UK804 contributions
Nov 2019
I think this is one of the most beautiful churches in the City. Its history is similar to most other City churches - 900 years of ups and downs, the Great Fire, Wren, WWII.
The wooden reredos behind the altar is colourful and vaguely baroque (with a golden pelican!), a statue and a stained glass window show St Magnus with his Viking helmet and there are tombs and memorials all around.
When I visited there were helpful and welcoming volunteers (I think they keep the church open)
The wooden reredos behind the altar is colourful and vaguely baroque (with a golden pelican!), a statue and a stained glass window show St Magnus with his Viking helmet and there are tombs and memorials all around.
When I visited there were helpful and welcoming volunteers (I think they keep the church open)
Written November 6, 2019
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marcusssydney2018
Sydney, Australia273 contributions
Sep 2019
Mass here is done properly with all the bells and smells. Beautiful music and organ. Refreshments in the crypt afterwards is welcoming and friendly. Great for a church visit for a service or just a look. Stunning church
Written September 17, 2019
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Myra Nichols
4 contributions
Aug 2019
The church is surrounded by modern buildings and it takes a little while to find. It is a beautiful old church and well worth a visit. There is a printed guide which explains the different pictures, ornaments and religious items of significance to be found in the church. There is a 20ft model of the original 1100 London Bridge which has been beautifully crafted in exquisite detail. Sadly it is not very well displayed in a glass case with little room for visitors to see it; however since there were very few people there when we went it didn’t matter much. We stayed for the lunch time service and were warmly welcomed.
Written August 31, 2019
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Howlo
Buckingham, UK9,423 contributions
Aug 2019
As with a lot of the old buildings within the City area they are hidden by the new and modern constructions. This is another fine example of a lovely church off the tourist trail, which is so beautiful and so worth a visit. It has a fine model of the old London Bridge which in its self makes for a worthwhile visit.
Written August 26, 2019
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Jilly D
Bearsted, UK198 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We saw the TV programme of Tony Robinson walking the Thames Pathway and have been inspired to visit some of the places he visited. In the church you will find a 20ft model of the original 1100 London Bridge. Also some of the original building stones of the bridge as the church was set at the start of the bridge.
What a find!
What a find!
Written August 22, 2019
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483henry
London, UK27 contributions
Nov 2018
Although the main reason for visiting the church is a marvellous model of the Old London Bridge, it is a fine church in its own right, not much visited I suspect because of its location south of the very busy Lower Thames Street. The model deserves a better and more visited placing (perhaps in the Museum of London?) since, as far as I am aware it is the only one of the Old London Bridge, one of the wonders of the mediaeval world. I hasten to add that it is, sadly, very badly displayed in a glass case that reflects too much light and prevents you viewing it well, and is also very poorly lit. This was a bridge after all that lasted over 600 years, and was the only bridge over the Thames until the early eighteenth century. And the model is beautifully made
Written January 1, 2019
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Bowe
1 contribution
Oct 2018 • Solo
This is a rather high Anglican Church, even higher than most Roman Catholic churches. Their liturgy is fascinating and splendid, which is according to English Missal, basically a Tridentine Mass in English.
Written November 20, 2018
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Michael H
Simpsonville, SC17 contributions
Is the church open this time of year. I am coming in to London and would like to find family members that have been reported being buried there.
Joester
London79 contributions
Yes - it's open all year. I would check their website (I can't post the link, but google it) if you want to avoid clashing with services. There are also contact details on the website.
Michael H
Simpsonville, SC17 contributions
Is the church open now? I am coming to London Monday and would like to find family that has been reported to have been buried there.
PeterBBucks
Adstock, UK254 contributions
If you go to the churches website it may tell you it's opening hours. Google St Magnus the Martyr.
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