Friday 16 August 2024

Churches (230) : St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, London

The church of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is in the city of London. The name comes from when King Edward III moved his royal wardrobe from the Tower of London to a location near to the church when it was part of the royal residence Baynard's castle.

The original church was founded in the late 12th century or earlier, being first mentioned in 1170. The church was one of dozens lost in the Great Fire of London in 1666, it was redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren and rebuilt in 1695. The church was badly damaged in the Blitz but rebuilt in 1961. The original interior was lost and has been restored with surviving items from other destroyed churches.

The building is in the Baroque style and made from red brick with a Portland stone dressing. The nave has aisles with five bays. There is a west tower with a weathervane on it's steeple.