Wren City churches: bombed masterpieces

Studies of churches in the City of London designed by Sir Christopher Wren damaged by bombing in World War Two. Clockwise from top left: St Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury - showing facade as altered by 19th century restorers - whose wooden spire was destroyed; St James, Garlickhithe, only slightly damaged, which had one of the most charming hanging clocks in the City; Guildhall Church, St Lawrence Jewry, whose panelled vestry and organ-case were reduced to ashes; St Stephen's, Coleman Street, rebuilt by Wren 1674-81

Aldermanbury Bombed Coleman Guildhall Jewry Masterpieces Wren

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