London, United Kingdom
St Margaret St, Westminster
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St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of CommonsSaint Margaret’s Church, church in the London borough of Westminster, since 1614 the official church of the House of Commons. It stands near Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.The church was founded by the abbot of Westminster in the early or mid-12th century, but the original structure was demolished in the 14th century. Between 1486 and 1523 it was rebuilt, and galleries were added in 1641 and 1681. Further alterations were made in subsequent periods, including extensive repairs after the bombing raids that devastated London in World War II. The 16th-century east window is a distinctive characteristic of the church. Among the notables married in St. Margaret’s were the diarist Samuel Pepys (in 1655), the poet John Milton (1656), and the statesman Winston Churchill (1908). St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
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Looks very lovely, and hold such beautiful services.
A beautiful church right next to Westminster Abby. Most people miss this one for the main attraction but it is well worth the visit particularly to some quiet away from the crowds visiting the Abby.
A highly overshadowed attraction in Westminster is St. Margaret's Church which can also be visited in the courtyard grounds of Westminster Abbey. This is a quick, easy and free attraction that can be visited before or after seeing the abbey. Originally built towards the end of the 11th century, the church has a history almost as long as the Abbey itself. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for Westminster Abbey and is well worth a few minutes of your time if you intend to see the abbey. St. Margaret's Church is quite small but has an attractive nave, commemorative stained glass windows, important burial markers, a decorative pulpit and high alter that are interesting to see. In the end, while the church lacks the 'wow' factor you can experience inside the abbey, it is attractive and worth a few minutes of your time if you plan to visit Westminster Abby.
Went there Sunday 1/2/20..Signs abound stating welcome and open to the public etc.However church firmly closed with no explanation..There was no warning of gates being locked,so you walk down the path to get to the street only to find you have to walk all the way back again.Many people were also clueless how to get out onto the street..I found it all a bit disrespectful to the public with lack of directions and being austerely shut.
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