St Olave Hart Street – Restored from Ruins
Tours of the medieval church of St Olave Hart Street, whose post-war restoration began 75 years ago this month.
St Olave Hart Street – Restored from Ruins
Tours of the medieval church of St Olave Hart Street, whose post-war restoration began 75 years ago this month.
Sunday 14th June
12:30 - 17:00
Free
Explore St Olave Hart Street, a survivor of the Great Fire of London and damaged in the Blitz it was painstakingly restored from June 1951, Samuel Pepys called it “our own church” but many others from around the world have felt a sense of belonging to this place near the historic Pool of London.
Join a guided tour uncovering stories of connection, memory, and those commemorated here. Described by John Betjeman as “a country church in the world of Seething Lane,” the building uniquely blends medieval fabric with Festival of Britain era motifs.
Location
St Olave Hart Street
8 Hart Street,
London
EC3R 7NB
St Olave Hart Street is located a short walk from Tower Hill and Aldgate tube stations and Fenchurch Street mainline stations. Bank and Liverpool Street are not far away.
Nearest station:
Tower Hill
Refreshments available
Quiet space (outside)
St Olave Hart Street is a medieval church and there is no level access. Access to the medieval crypt chapel is via a narrow staircase and low door.
Free
This is a drop-in event with no booking required
Organiser
St Olave Hart Street, City of London
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