St Stephen Walbrook — Attraction in London

The modest/small exterior of this building doesn't do it justice. This building is a true historical treasure. It also contains the first Samaritans suicide prevention phone. Here is a brief history of the first suicide prevention phone. Samaritans was started in 1953 in London by a young vicar named Chad Varah, then incumbent of St Stephen Walbrook. Through his work in a number of different parishes in the City he had seen the range and extent of the distress experienced by people everywhere, every day. During his career he had offered counselling to his parishioners, and he increasingly wanted to do something specific to help people in distress who had no...

We went to St Stephen Walbrook for a candlelight tribute concert to the great Ennio Morricone, and wow – it was truly one of the best moments we’ve ever had as a family. The setting added so much to the experience; the atmosphere inside is beautiful and intimate, perfect for an evening of music.

Getting there was a breeze – it’s right near Bank station, so super easy by tube. And, if you need a caffeine fix, there’s a Starbucks right next door. All in all, it’s a fantastic spot for a concert – such a...

July 2004, the time of my life I was completely gobsmacked by this church's outstanding acoustics while listening, in two different days, to lunch time organ recitals - which were then part of a celebration of sorts during that month where visiting organists would play during that time of day - for free!

Listening to that which is any church organist's epitome: Mozart's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" has definitely never been such an epiphanic experience as this one in St....