Historic churches · London
Christ Church Greyfriars
In or near City of London.
Christ Church Greyfriars — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Christ Church Greyfriars is located in the City of London, with the nearest railway station being St. Paul's, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EC1A 7BA.
About
Christ Church Greyfriars is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Christ Church Greyfriars is a historic site that features the restored Hogarth murals and tells the story of healthcare over nine centuries at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Visitors can explore the Great Hall and view significant art pieces within one of London's remarkable hospital buildings.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Christ Church Greyfriars, also known as Christ Church Newgate Street, was a church in Newgate Street, opposite St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. Established as a monastic church in the thirteenth century, it became a parish church after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Following its destruction in the Great Fire of London of 1666, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. Except for the tower, the church was largely destroyed by bombing during the Second World War. The decision was made not to rebuild the church; the ruins are now a public garden.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5158, -0.0991
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1A 7BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1704
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1077970 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Christ Church Greyfriars (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church Greyfriars?
- Christ Church Greyfriars is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1A 7BA), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Christ Church Greyfriars?
- Christ Church Greyfriars — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christ Church Greyfriars?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1A 7BA.
- When was Christ Church Greyfriars built?
- Built or established in 1704.
- Is Christ Church Greyfriars a listed building?
- Christ Church Greyfriars is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Christ Church Greyfriars free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church Greyfriars is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church Greyfriars?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1A 7BA.