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  • Take a 40-minute audio tour of the church, which dates from Saxon times.

  • This Lutheran church has its own choir, the St Anne’s Singers. Lunchtime concerts are held on Mon and Fri.

  • London’s oldest church, St Bartholomew, was built in the 12th century. Several Norman architectural details may be seen.

  • St Katherine Cree

    One of eight churches to survive the Great Fire, it dates from about 1630. Purcell and Handel both played on its organ.

  • Beautiful stained glass windows of historic figures are the highlight here.

  • Designed by Wren in the 1670s, the church retains his elegant pulpit. Lunchtime recitals are held on Tuesdays throughout the year.

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

  • St Paul’s Cathedral
  • The largest church in the city, St Sepulchre is famous for its peal of 12 bells. Lunchtime concerts are held on Tue and Wed.

  • The Lord Mayor’s parish church is considered to be Wren’s finest.

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