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The original church, founded in the early 12th century, was one of the first buildings to be destroyed by the Great Fire as it stood just 300m (1000ft) from Pudding Lane.

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

This is thought to be the oldest church in the City dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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.

The church sits at the centre of the parish of Claines, with the very well known and popular 'Mug House' public house in the church grounds.

Opened for worship in 1776, the church is most famously associated with William Wilberforce and the group of friends known to history as 'the Clapham Sect'.

History, brasses and William Morris tiles.

A warm welcome awaits you no one is turned away.

The present building dates back to the 13th century, but there is reason to believe that a church existed before this date and certainly by 1190.

Clare's church, built in the centre of the little town with handsome house on all sides, is a large building in the Perpendicular style, reflecting the prosperous times in which it was built.

The church has pride of place in this historic hilltop village, making a photogenic composition with the black and white houses around it.