St George in the East

Cannon Street Road The Highway E1, E1 0BH

Splendid Baroque exterior. Interior destroyed in the Blitz and rebuilt to new design by Martin Bailey in 1963.

Getting there

Tube

Shadwell

Bus

100, D3

Access

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Drinking water
Family-friendly event
Gender neutral toilet
Handrails on one side of stairs
Quieter area
Toilets

Drop in activities

Tue 15 Sep

10:00–15:00

Drop in: Open Day

Community Cafe Exhibition Refreshment

Wed 16 Sep

15:30–17:00

Drop in: Open Rehearsal

Open children choir rehearsal Bell Ringers on site., chance to ask question and hear the bells ring. Viewing of the belfry

About

History

St. George in the East is an iconic Anglican church in Shadwell, London, designed by renowned architect Nicholas Hawksmoor and completed in 1729. Part of the early 18th-century initiative to build churches for London’s growing population, it showcases Hawksmoor’s bold Baroque style with its distinctive tower and lantern dome. Located in the heart of the East End, the church has played a significant role in the area’s history, from its maritime roots to its modern-day significance. Restored after wartime damage, St. George in the East remains a stunning architectural landmark and a testament to London’s rich cultural heritage.

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Thomas Hawksley, 1890

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