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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · London

St Ann Blackfriars

In or near City of London.

Free admission

St Ann Blackfriars — church in City of London, UK.

St Ann Blackfriars, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Blackfriars · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Ann Blackfriars, the nearest railway station is Blackfriars, located 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EC4V 5EP.

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About

St Ann Blackfriars is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5132°, -0.1024°.

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Official information

The Blackfriar is a historic pub located in a Grade II Art Nouveau building, originally established in 1875 on the site of a Dominican friary. Visitors can admire its unique architecture, including sculptures and mosaics, while enjoying traditional British pub fare and drinks.

From the Wikipedia article

St Ann Blackfriars was a church in the City of London, in what is now Ireland Yard in the ward of Farringdon Within. The church began as a medieval parish chapel, dedicated to St Ann, within the church of the Dominicans (the order after whom the Blackfriars district of London is named). The new parish church was established in the 16th century to serve the inhabitants of the precincts of the former Dominican monastery, following its dissolution under King Henry VIII. It was near the Blackfriars Theatre, a fact which displeased its congregation. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666.

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Background

History

The church of St Ann was built on part of the site of the monastery of the Dominicans or "Black Friars". The monastery was dissolved by King Henry VIII, who largely demolished the buildings on the site. This building fell down in 1597, and the parishioners purchased an additional piece of ground to the west from Sir George Moore, and rebuilt the church on a larger scale. The new church was probably adapted from the chapter house of the medieval friary. St Ann's became a Puritan stronghold; for 46 years the minister was William Gouge, who died in 1653, and was buried in the church. Because it was on former monastic land, St Ann's was a liberty within the City of London and its inhabitants…

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Coordinates
51.5132, -0.1024
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC4V 5EP
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Phone
+44 20 7236 5474
Nearest railway station
Blackfriars0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Ann Blackfriars?
St Ann Blackfriars is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 5EP), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
What is St Ann Blackfriars?
St Ann Blackfriars — church in City of London, UK.
How do I get to St Ann Blackfriars?
The nearest railway station is Blackfriars, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 5EP.
Is St Ann Blackfriars free to visit?
Yes, St Ann Blackfriars is free to enter.
How do I get to St Ann Blackfriars?
The nearest railway station is Blackfriars, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 5EP.