Plaque

St Mary Somerset - Wren

Inscription

The church and tower were redesigned and rebuilt under the direction of Sir Christopher Wren in 1695 following the Great Fire of London.

Site: St Mary Somerset Church (4 memorials)

EC4, Lambeth Hill, St Mary's Somerset Church

The wall plaque, for the tower, is on the south side. The other three are in the paved area around the tower, on three sides. 2013: The north side has been a builders' store area for at least 3 years so we can't see the ground but we don't think there is a fourth plaque there.

A modern information board informs: "This garden covers the site of St Mary's Somerset which may have derived its name in the twelfth century from one Ralph de Somery. In 1666 the church was damaged in the Great Fire of London and then rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1695. In 1869-74 all but the church's 120 foot tower was demolished under the Union of Benefices Act."

As the population of the City reduced fewer churches were found necessary. Under the Union of Benefices Act over 20 churches in the City were demolished to make way for constructions such as railway stations.

We love the riot of finials and pinnacles on the top of the tower.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
St Mary Somerset - Wren

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St Mary Somerset church

First recorded in the 12th century. Destroyed in the Great Fire it was rebuil...

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Great Fire of London

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Sir Christopher Wren

Born East Knoyle, Wiltshire, died London.  Designer of 54 London churches, o...

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St Mary Somerset  - Ewan Christian

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St Mary Somerset - Weavers

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