St James Garlickhythe
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St James Garlickhythe is a Church of England parish church in Vintry ward of the City of London, nicknamed "Wren's lantern"[1] owing to its profusion of windows.
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St James Garlickhythe | |
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Location | City of London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Church of England |
Previous denomination | Roman Catholicism |
Churchmanship | Traditional Anglican/Book of Common Prayer/Anglo-Catholicism |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
Architect(s) | Sir Christopher Wren |
Style | Baroque |
Specifications | |
Bells | 8 Royal Jubilee + 2 quarter and 1 hour |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of London |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | The Rt Revd Jonathan Baker (AEO) |
Rector | The Revd Anthony Howe MA FSA |
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Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren. It is also the official church of several City livery companies.