St Bride's Church | |
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Location | London, EC4Y 8AU |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Previous denomination | Catholic |
Website | www |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
Architect(s) | Sir Christopher Wren |
Style | Baroque |
Administration | |
Diocese | London |
Clergy | |
Rector | Alison Joyce |
St Bride's Church is a Church of England church in Fleet Street in the City of London. Likely dedicated to Saint Bridget perhaps as early as the 6th century, the building's most recent incarnation was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672, though Wren's original building was largely gutted by fire during the London Blitz in 1940 and then was faithfully reconstructed in the 1950s.
Due to its location in Fleet Street, it has a long association with journalists and newspapers. The church is a distinctive sight on London's skyline and is clearly visible from a number of locations. With its steeple standing 226 feet (69m) tall, it is the second highest of all Wren's church spires, with only St Paul's itself having a higher pinnacle.