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Discover the famous church or Bow Bells and see the majestic architecture of Sir Christopher Wren, an oasis of peace in the midst of the city.

First mentioned in 1185 and rebuilt in 1441, the current church by Wren was completed in 1692; the tower by Robert Hooke was finished in 1700.

The Dutch Church is a reformed church on the site of the 13th century Augustinian friary, the original building granted to Protestant refugees for their church services in 1550 was destroyed during the London Blitz.

There has been a church in Blundeston village, which Charles Dickens used as the scene for the opening chapters of David Copperfield since St Fursey first preached Christianity in these parts in the 7th century.

With medieval origins, St Mary Bow is the oldest building in Bow and its surrounding area.

One of the few surviving medieval City churches in London, the foundation date of the church is unknown, but it was first recorded in 1250 as the church of St Adelburga the Virgin.

A 13th century church which belonged to the Knights Templar & Hospitallers, the grave of Saint John Kemble lies in the church yard.

The church, built between 1915-16, was founded by Augustinian priors and continues to be served by the order from the neighbouring priory.

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

There has been a church on this site, dedicated to St Benet (or Benedict), since the 12th century, Shakespeare refers to it and both Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey may have received the last rites here.

Built largely between 1531 and 1536 by Henry VIII, much of the original red brick building erected by Henry VIII still survives today, including the Chapel Royal, the gatehouse, some turrets and two surviving Tudor rooms in the State apartments.

A modern take on a classic Nonconformist chapel, built in 1955 after the original was destroyed in the Blitz like much of the East End of London.