St Augustine's Tower, Hackney — Attraction in London

St Augustine's Tower stands in St John's Church Gardens, in Hackney Central, in the London Borough of Hackney, just off the southern end of the Narrow Way (formerly Church Street). It is all that remains of the early 16th century parish church of Hackney of St Augustine, which replaced the 13th century medieval church founded by the Knights of St John. The Tower comprises four stages beneath a restored parapet with diagonal buttressing. A fine working 16th century turret clock has remained on the third floor of the Tower since at least 1608. The Tower and contents are Grade I listed. The Tower is seen as a symbol for Hackney, and is even represented in the coat of arms of the London Borough of Hackney. During the First World War, it appeared on the cap-badge of the 10th (Hackney) Battalion of the...

Very well worth the journey to visit this medieval church tower and after the visit I was so glad that they ran out of money over 200 years ago when they were demolishing the church. A real gem of a place to visit though there are very limited opening hours on the last Sunday of most months.

Lots of history inside with the story of the growth of Hackney and tales of how the area has changed. The bell is a nice touch and being able to get up close and personal with the workings of a near 500 year old clock is a delight.

Even better this is free, but the do have a donation box.

A big well done to the volunteers who run...

Such a gorgeous landmark and a great memory of the time I lived in Hackney and Clapton. I walked by this tower hundreds of times and was lucky enough to get to go inside more than once and even to climb the stairs to the top once. Wonderful views and it was helped by being a gorgeous day. Even though they built the other building far too close in front of it I'm glad this ancient tower remains where it was built and that it's mostly...