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A Look Inside St Paul's Church, Covent Garden

Monday, 25 June 2018

St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
By stevecadman on Flickr
Rev T's wanders around London often involve poking around churches.  I've lost count of the number of side streets we've darted down after he's spotted a promising looking old building.  We've uncovered as many gems as disappointments over the years.  Here's one of his successes.  

If you've been to Covent Garden, you've seen St Paul's Church.  Either while walking somewhere else or standing in front of it watching the busker's perform. 

The church was built by Indigo Jones in 1633 and has a beautiful churchyard where you can grab a few moments of peace and quiet before venturing back into a very busy part London.  It's known as the Actor's Church because of the connections with theatre-land and many famous actors are have their ashes or are commemorated at the church.  Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, Vivien Leigh, Ivor Novello, Richard Beckinsale, Ellen Terry and Dame Edith Evans ... As well as services, there are performances and events.  It's a very busy place, but quiet and peaceful.  

Inside, it says:

"We seek to worship God as made known to us in Jesus Christ

We are unafraid to reason, laugh and explore

We know we need one another, as we try to embody our faith in our daily lives

We welcome people of faith, all who seek faith and friendship, and all who doubt".  


Here are a few photos of the inside of somewhere you may have walked past many times.  They may tempt you inside to see for yourself:  

Altar

Candles

Walk softly, talk quietly, think deeply, pray faithfully


Hope you enjoyed a well earned rest and a little peace.  Outside we go, now for it ...

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16 comments

  1. thisiswhereitisat25 June 2018 at 20:06

    So beautiful, though I am not rewlgious I just find churchs so calming to just take five mintues to sit X #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs26 June 2018 at 10:34

      They are :) Often when we get there, they're locked which is such a shame but completely understandable

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  2. kateonthinice25 June 2018 at 22:17

    Churches have such a special quality and my late mum always used to drag me around loads as a child when I struggled to see the appeal but I am older and wiser now and appreciate the peace and the chance to reflect. I wonder if my brother knows this place as he worked at Covent Garden for many years #AnythingGoes

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    1. Tubbs26 June 2018 at 10:36

      The Tubblet agrees with you. She's not pleased when Rev T finds a possibility and darts down a side street to investigate. I'd be surprised if your brother hadn't eaten lunch in the courtyard if he worked round there.

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  3. Unknown26 June 2018 at 11:44

    I do love popping into churches and taking a look. There's something so soothing and so peaceful about them. I haven't been to this one yet, but will do when I'm next in town. #DreamTeam

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    1. Tubbs27 June 2018 at 12:34

      Do. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)

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  4. jeremy@thirstydaddy26 June 2018 at 14:25

    I'm not sure if that quote is supposed to be the rules for being inside the church, but those are pretty good rules to live by #anythinggoes

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    1. Tubbs27 June 2018 at 12:35

      Totally agree. That's one of my favourite church related photos from Rev T's collection

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  5. First Grade Class27 June 2018 at 16:39

    WOW! This must have been amazing to see. #bloggerclubUK
    Tracy
    www.viewfromthebeachchair.com

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    1. Tubbs28 June 2018 at 10:52

      Rev T really enjoyed his visit :)

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  6. Kim Carberry27 June 2018 at 19:24

    That is just beautiful! What fantastic photos.
    I am not religious but there is something special about churches x #bloggersbest

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    1. Tubbs28 June 2018 at 10:53

      Thank you, I'll let Rev T know. Churches are lovely

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  7. Annette, 3 Little Buttons30 June 2018 at 15:22

    How funny. We've walked past this one so many times but not thought to pop in. It's incredible to think all those actors have a connection to this particular church. It's stunning. Thank you for joining us for the #DreamTeam xx

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    1. Tubbs1 July 2018 at 16:06

      I know! I was amazed at Rev T's photos and want to visit myself properly

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  8. Unknown3 July 2018 at 19:57

    Thank you for this, really interesting to read. I live in London and have been to Covent Garden loads of time but can’t actually think where this church is. Thanks for linking up at #fortheloveofBLOG. Claire x

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    1. Tubbs4 July 2018 at 21:23

      Literally as you walk up into Covent Garden, in front of the Apple Market where the buskers are ... The front bit not the back bit near Long Acre and the Apple store ... It's not immediate obvious it's there if you don't know

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