DK Travel : London : History & Culture

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St Martin-in-the-Fields

Known for its royal connections, St Martin’s is the only church to have a royal box. There has been a church on the site since the 13th century, but the handsome present building was designed by James Gibbs in 1726. Coffee shop in the crypt.
St Mary-le-Bow

Located in Cheapside, St Mary-le-Bow was rebuilt by Wren following its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
St Pancras Station

One of the glories of Victorian Gothic architecture, this railway terminus was designed in 1874 by Sir George Gilbert Scott, who also designed the Albert Memorial. Most of the frontage is in fact the former Midland Grand Hotel, which is presently being refurbished as part of the current Channel Tunnel railway terminus project.

Carved figures, St Pancras Parish Church
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Church

Inigo Jones built this church (known as the actors’ church) with the main portico facing east, onto the Piazza, and the altar at the west end. Clerics objected to this unorthodox arrangement, so the altar was moved. The entrance is via the west portico while the grand east door is essentially a fake.
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate

The largest church in the city, St Sepulchre is famous for its peal of 12 bells. Lunchtime concerts are held on Tue and Wed.
St Stephen Walbrook

The Lord Mayor’s parish church is considered to be Wren’s finest.
Syon House and Park

This sumptuous Neo-Classical villa is home to the Duke of Northumberland. It has fine Robert Adam interiors and a 40-acre garden landscaped by Capability Brown and dominated by a splendid conservatory. The park contains a butterfly house and aquatic centre.