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St. Bride, also known as St. Brides Church, is a historic and iconic church located in Fleet Street, City of London

Background imageSt Bride Collection: A perspective view of the north west front of ye parish church of St. Brides, London, 1753

A perspective view of the north west front of ye parish church of St. Brides, London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
A perspective view of the north west front of ye parish church of St. Brides, London, 1753

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Westminster Abbey, St Georges Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin s-in-the-Fields

Westminster Abbey, St Georges Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin s-in-the-Fields, St Pauls Cathedral
5210073 Westminster Abbey, St Georges Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin s-in-the-Fields, St Pauls Cathedral, Rowland Hills Chapel, St Marys Overies, St Stephens Walbrook, St Bride s, Fleet Street

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Creator: Unknown

St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Built in 1672, St Brides in the City of London is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Bride, Fleet Street, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

St Bride, Fleet Street, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Bride, Fleet Street, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. St Brides in Fleet Street in the City of London

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St. Briget alias St. Brides Church. mid 18th century. Artist: William Henry Toms

St. Briget alias St. Brides Church. mid 18th century. Artist: William Henry Toms
St. Briget alias St. Brides Church. mid 18th century. Built in 1672, St Brides in Fleet Street is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those in the City of London destroyed by the Great

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Church of St Bride, Fleet Street, City of London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson

Church of St Bride, Fleet Street, City of London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson
Church of St Bride, Fleet Street, City of London, c1815

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Map of the Diocese of London, 1720. Artist: John Harris

Map of the Diocese of London, 1720. Artist: John Harris
Map of the Diocese of London, 1720. The map is surrounded by views of St Pauls Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St Mary le Bow and St Bride s

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1700

St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1700. Elevation, section and ground plan of the west end of St Brides steeple

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1839. Artist: John Le Keux

St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1839. Artist: John Le Keux
St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1839. View of the church and Fleet Street, showing the shop front of the publisher of the engraving, Charles Tilt

Background imageSt Bride Collection: View of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, through St Bride Avenue, City of London, 1830

View of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, through St Bride Avenue, City of London, 1830. Advertisement for Skyring Surveyors showing an allegorical statue of Justice on the left

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Section, elevation and ground plan of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1840

Section, elevation and ground plan of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1840. Built in 1672, St Brides is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great

Background imageSt Bride Collection: View of the north side of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1825

View of the north side of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1825. Built in 1672, St Brides is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great Fire of

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Memorial in St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1821. Artist: W Jeffreys

Memorial in St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1821. Artist: W Jeffreys
Memorial in St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1821. Tablet in St Bride in remembrance of Robert Wells (1728-1794), his wife Mary (1728-1805) and son William Charles Wells (1757-1817)

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Steeple of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1795

Steeple of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, City of London, 1795. Built in 1672, St Brides is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great Fire of London

Background imageSt Bride Collection: View of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, through an archway, City of London, 1820

View of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, through an archway, City of London, 1820. Taken from the Archway series. Built in 1672

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Brides Avenue, London, 1829. Artist: James Tingle

St Brides Avenue, London, 1829. Artist: James Tingle
View of St Brides Avenue with figures and a horse drawn carriage. Shop fronts include Charles Tilts publisher and booksellers, and the premises of Pitman and Ashfield

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Bride, London, 1753. Artist: James B Allen

St Bride, London, 1753. Artist: James B Allen
Perspective view of the north west front of St Bride, London, 1753. Also showing surrounding area and St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Bride, London, c1830

St Bride, London, c1830
View of St Bride, London, c1830 with figures

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Four views of London sites seen through an arch, c1820

Four views of London sites seen through an arch, c1820. From top left, St Bride, Temple Bar, Waterloo Bridge and Drury Lane Theatre

Background imageSt Bride Collection: Panoramic view of London, 1846. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

Panoramic view of London, 1846. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
Panoramic view of London from the steeple of St Bride looking east, 1846; showing St Pauls Cathedral in the centre and the River Thames to the right

Background imageSt Bride Collection: St Brides Church, London, 1815. Artist: Matthews

St Brides Church, London, 1815. Artist: Matthews
St Brides Church, London, 1815. View of the church from the Thames. Built in 1672, St Brides is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those in the City of London destroyed by the Great



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St. Bride, also known as St. Brides Church, is a historic and iconic church located in Fleet Street, City of London. With its rich history and stunning architecture, it has become a symbol of religious significance in the area. Dating back to 1700, St. Bride's Church has witnessed centuries of worship and played an important role in the spiritual life of Londoners. Its impressive steeple stands tall amidst the bustling cityscape, serving as a beacon for both locals and visitors alike. The church's architectural beauty is evident from various artistic depictions throughout history. Paintings by William Henry Toms and John Le Keux capture different eras of the church's existence, showcasing its grandeur during the mid-18th century to the late 19th century. Surrounded by notable landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, St George's Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St Paul's Cathedral, Rowland Hill's Chapel, St Mary Overies (now Southwark Cathedral), Spurgeon’s Tabernacle, and St Stephen Walbrook;St. Bride holds its own unique charm that draws people towards it. A map from 1720 reveals how significant this place was within the Diocese of London at that time. It served as a spiritual center for many communities residing in this part of the city. Visitors can explore not only its exterior but also step inside to admire its interior design with awe-inspiring stained glass windows and intricate details on walls dating back to early 19th-century renovations depicted in W Jeffreys' memorial artwork from 1821. As you walk through St Bride Avenue towards Fleet Street or gaze upon it from afar like captured in John Harris' map or view from above through an elevation plan created by William Pearson; one cannot help but feel captivated by this historical gem nestled amidst modernity. St Bride continues to stand strong today—a testament to the enduring power of faith and a reminder of London's rich cultural heritage.