St. Magnus The Martyr
St. Magnus The Martyr
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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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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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,252 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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Patricia F
Bedale, UK231 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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Sandygranny
Sandy, UK966 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
This lovely church was built where everyone crossing the old London Bridge used to enter the City of London. The church is dedicated to St Magnus the Martyr, Earl of Orkney, who died on 16 April 1118. He was executed on the island of Egilsay, having been captured during a power struggle with his cousin, one of his political rivals.
I loved the beautiful stained glass windows and the model of the medieval London Bridge is an amazing work of art. It was given to the church by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers in 1987 and shows the Bridge as it would have appeared in 1400, with over 900 people depicted on it among the buildings, and King Henry V can be seen entering the City of London from the Southwark side. On both sides of the main entrance are four shelves and each one has a loaf of bread on it. Apparently, the loaves were placed there every Saturday for distribution to the poor after Sunday morning service.
This lovely church is well worth a visit if you are in the area.
I loved the beautiful stained glass windows and the model of the medieval London Bridge is an amazing work of art. It was given to the church by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers in 1987 and shows the Bridge as it would have appeared in 1400, with over 900 people depicted on it among the buildings, and King Henry V can be seen entering the City of London from the Southwark side. On both sides of the main entrance are four shelves and each one has a loaf of bread on it. Apparently, the loaves were placed there every Saturday for distribution to the poor after Sunday morning service.
This lovely church is well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written November 9, 2016
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Patrick O
Mount Holly, NC1,120 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
I discovered this church while walking through this neighborhood on our recent trip to London. When I walked in Mass was in progress so I worshipped here as well. The mass was at the right side alter and the statues were covered in purple as it was the Friday of Palm sunday weekend. The church is located very close to The Monument and the courtyard formed part of the roadway to the original London Bridge 1176-1831. The church is with St. Margaret New Fish Street and St. Michael Crooked Lane according to he sign on the outside. It has a beautiful dark wood altar with gold statues on top with a crucifix hanging above it. The ceiling is tiled in gold above the main altar. At the peak of the main altar is a round painting of a dove ascending over 9 cherubs with children's faces. There are beautiful round stained glass windows from the 1950's. A huge organ dominates the foyer over the choir loft both with beautiful dark wood.The side altar to the left of the main one is also beautiful although the statues were all covered with purple cloth. The full size stained windows depict Saint Margaret, St. Michael, Saint Thomas, and Saint Magnus and are quite stunning. The church was refurbished after the great fire. Worth a stop!
Written April 17, 2014
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WMIM
Horsham, UK3,231 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
For the benefit of those disappointed visitors who awarded a 'terrible' rating because they turned up on a Saturday when the church is closed to the public, the opening times for public visits and prayer, and times of services are clearly stated on the home page of the website and they do suggest that to avoid disappointment you should contact them in advance if travelling some considerable distance.
Those nasty reviews may be safely ignored.
The church, of the Anglo Catholic tradition, stands where the north end of the long-lived medieval London Bridge used to be and some relics of that bridge can be seen in the tiny churchyard.
Most visitors will be interested in the 4 metre long model of 'old' London Bridge in its glorious heyday, and it is rather magnificent and superbly detailed.
The church was once threatened with closure but is now protected and its interior is very attractive, with numerous monuments and memorials. It's well worth making the effort to enter it as long as you are aware of when it's open and you could combine it with a visit to the nearby Monument (to the Great Fire).
Those nasty reviews may be safely ignored.
The church, of the Anglo Catholic tradition, stands where the north end of the long-lived medieval London Bridge used to be and some relics of that bridge can be seen in the tiny churchyard.
Most visitors will be interested in the 4 metre long model of 'old' London Bridge in its glorious heyday, and it is rather magnificent and superbly detailed.
The church was once threatened with closure but is now protected and its interior is very attractive, with numerous monuments and memorials. It's well worth making the effort to enter it as long as you are aware of when it's open and you could combine it with a visit to the nearby Monument (to the Great Fire).
Written July 25, 2016
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Bowe
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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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PeterBBucks
Adstock, UK265 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
If you have time to visit just four churches in London then I would recommend St Silas The Martyr in Kentish Town, Westminster Abbey, St Mary's Bourne Street in Pimlico and this extraordinary gem, by the Thames, not far from The Tower of London.
It is redolent of medieval London .
It is redolent of medieval London .
Written May 24, 2017
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Rita T
Nottinghamshire, UK11 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Although visiting times were on the door ie 9 till 4 the church was locked & no contact number. We were most disappointed having come down from the Midlands specially to see the model of Old London Bridge.
Written March 21, 2016
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WMIM
Horsham, UK3,231 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
Previous reviewers have described this post-great-fire Wren church as well as I could but I would like to add that we very nearly lost this lovely historic place in the 1920s when a report proposed the demolition of this and eighteen other City of London churches. After an outcry it was saved and although Goering's lads did their best to destroy it (as well as everything else around here) in 1940 it survived the Second World War and after repairs reopened in 1951 with a Grade One listing which ensured its preservation.
Most visitors will come here for the marvellous four metre long model of the medieval London Bridge, the work of one individual and beautifully detailed, and also for the various relics in the (now very small) churchyard.
The catchment-area congregation must be very small and the custodians of this church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition are very welcoming and do great work to make the place an interesting place to visit.
The review of 'Flaneur40' is misleading as it's on the NORTH side of the Thames and he apparently thinks the 12th Century London Bridge was the first one. It wasn't. It's quite well known that there were several others before it, including the first, Roman one which determined the site of London. Some people need to 'brush up' on their history. (I have reviewed the bridge separately.)
I have been here several times and was lucky enough to catch a lunchtime organ recital on one occasion.
Most visitors will come here for the marvellous four metre long model of the medieval London Bridge, the work of one individual and beautifully detailed, and also for the various relics in the (now very small) churchyard.
The catchment-area congregation must be very small and the custodians of this church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition are very welcoming and do great work to make the place an interesting place to visit.
The review of 'Flaneur40' is misleading as it's on the NORTH side of the Thames and he apparently thinks the 12th Century London Bridge was the first one. It wasn't. It's quite well known that there were several others before it, including the first, Roman one which determined the site of London. Some people need to 'brush up' on their history. (I have reviewed the bridge separately.)
I have been here several times and was lucky enough to catch a lunchtime organ recital on one occasion.
Written April 22, 2015
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Ian B
Leek, UK44 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Found this church after visiting the nearby Monument to the great fire of london.
Inside is a scale model of the old london bridge which i didn't realise had a church in the middle of the river.Although not a catholic it was a interesting visit and we lit a candle for the England football Team for the coming world cup. Every little helps.Please leave a donation if you visit
Inside is a scale model of the old london bridge which i didn't realise had a church in the middle of the river.Although not a catholic it was a interesting visit and we lit a candle for the England football Team for the coming world cup. Every little helps.Please leave a donation if you visit
Written May 30, 2014
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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
London84 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, UK265 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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