St James Garlickhythe — Attraction in London

What a dear and welcoming congregation! The liturgy is straight from the English BCP; so, a little different than many Church of England parishes that update the order of worship. This difference, combined with the confidence and warmth the priest brought to the service made it fresh. The music was exceptional--the organ is very historic, and well upkept. the parish is deeply historic and the building itself us a Christopher Wren, predating his work on the...

What a wonderfully atmospheric church. I went for a Christmas evensong and it was beautiful. Unmistakeably a Wren church, the arches, carvings, chandelier and decorative pulpit are wonderful to see, particularly in the glow of the little red shaded lamps on wrought iron stands. A hidden gem down a narrow cobbled street, but right next to Southwark Bridge. Look for the ornate steeple...

Grade I Listed, attributed to Christopher Wren, subsequently much restored and renovated over the centuries. Associated with numerous Livery Companies with the Vintner’s Hall a prominent presence opposite on Upper Thames Street. A statue of a “Swan Marker” aside the entrance adds to the metre here, steeped in tradition, historical associations and a muffled...