Historic churches · London
St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street
In or near City of London.
St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5136°, -0.0931°.
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St Mary-le-Bow is a historic church located in Cheapside, London, known for its iconic Bow Bells. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful environment for prayer and reflection, as well as attend various services throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalen, Milk Street, was a parish church in the City of London, England, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. Originally constructed in the 12th century, it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and not rebuilt. The location was converted into a market, then from 1835 to 1879 was the site of the City of London School.
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Background
History
]] The earliest mention of "St. Mary Magdalene in foro Londoniarum" was in 1162, and it is recorded as "St. Mary Magdalene, Milk Street" in a document dating from between 1203 and 1215. Writing in 1603, Stow notes it was a small church that had recently been repaired, while it was further updated in 1619 and 1630. The church was a Presbyterian stronghold in the years before the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In 1643 Thomas Case became the first London clergyman to host Morning Exercises, a special service set aside to pray for those fighting in the Parliamentarian army. Like many Presbyterians, Case objected to the execution of Charles I in January 1649 and was deprived of his position in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5136, -0.0931
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2V 6JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7248 5139
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday: 07.30 – 18.00; weekends open informally
Sources
- wikidata: Q7590497 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalen, Milk Street (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wood Street City of London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street?
- St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2V 6JP), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street?
- St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2V 6JP.
- Is St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street free to visit?
- Yes, St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2V 6JP.