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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.

St Nicholas sits on the River Thames at the end of Chiswick Mall in the picturesque Old Chiswick Conservation Area, with a rich history dating from 7th century.

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.

The present church contains a fragment of a 13th century nuns choir that was constructed alongside a pre-existing parish church, which explains its unusual shape.

A 12th century church with fine stained glass, woodwork, sculpture and bells and a beautiful and interesting churchyard.

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

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.

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.