Christopher Wren and St Mary Aldermary slate plaque

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# St Mary Aldermary: Wren's Medieval Puzzle Standing at 69 Watling Street in the heart of the City, you're looking at the site where Christopher Wren confronted one of his most unusual commissions following the Great Fire of 1666—a church whose medieval parishioners demanded their ancient sanctuary...

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69 Watling Street

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The Guild Church of St Mary Aldermary Rebuilt 1679-82 by Wren's office after the Great Fire of London The interior is enriched with splendid plaster fan vaulted ceilings The plan of the church follows its medieval outline