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St. James's Church
St. James's Church Review
Blitzed by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and not restored until 1954, this was one of the last of Sir Christopher Wren's London churches—and his favorite. Completed in 1684, it envelops one of Grinling Gibbon's finest works, an ornate limewood reredos (the screen behind the altar), and the organ was brought here in 1691 from Whitehall Palace. The church is a lively place, with all manner of lectures and concerts (some are free). A café enjoys a fine location right alongside the church, while a small, sedate garden is tucked away at the rear. The market out front is full of surprises, hosting antiques on Tuesday, and arts and crafts from Wednesday to Saturday.
- Address: 197 Piccadilly, St. James's, London, W1J 9LL | Map It
- Phone: 020/7734-4511; 020/7381-0441 concert program and tickets
- Website: www.st-james-piccadilly.org
- Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Green Park.
- Location: St. James's and Mayfair
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