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The stretch of river close by St James was London's most important hythe, landing place, since Saxon times, with garlic, a vital preservative and medicine was unloaded here and traded on Garlick Hill, where the church stands.

The church lies over the remains of the Basilica, the northern most part of the great Roman Forum built in the first century AD.

Nothing prepares you, as you climb the 13 steps up to St Stephen for the majestic space within, the dome is Wren's finest and based on his original design for St Paul's.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, this is the second largest Catholic church in London.

On Easter Day 1727 St Mary Woolnoth of the nativity was reopened after it’s rebuilding by Nicholas Hawksmoor, which took 12 years and was paid for from the proceeds of the tax on sea borne coal.

This is a Wren church with a steeple of 1713 and fine windows, including one for Dick Whittington, who is buried here.

St Cuthbert’s is one of London’s largest and finest 19th century churches, it rises dramatically amongst the Victorian terraces of Philbeach Gardens, forming a group with the adjacent clergy house and Philbeach Hall.

When Wren rebuilt this 12th century church in 1681-86, he employed some of the greatest craftsmen of his age.

St Paul's Bow Common is the most famous and significant parish church to be built in Britain in the latter half of the 20th century.

St George's has changed little since 1763, when it was established in the immigrant neighbourhood of Whitechapel by German refugees seeking religious asylum in London and working mainly in the sugar trade.

Another Grade I church, it was primarily built by John Stokys whose brass and that of his wife of 1498 are to be found in the north aisle.