religious
Nicholas Hawksmoor, 1729
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.
Shadwell
100, D3
10:00–14:00
Refreshments/ Historical exhibition.
10:30–13:30
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.