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| 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:
Hope you enjoyed a well earned rest and a little peace. Outside we go, now for it ...
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So beautiful, though I am not rewlgious I just find churchs so calming to just take five mintues to sit X #bigpinklink
ReplyDeleteThey are :) Often when we get there, they're locked which is such a shame but completely understandable
DeleteChurches 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
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
DeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteDo. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)
DeleteI'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
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. That's one of my favourite church related photos from Rev T's collection
DeleteWOW! This must have been amazing to see. #bloggerclubUK
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Rev T really enjoyed his visit :)
DeleteThat is just beautiful! What fantastic photos.
ReplyDeleteI am not religious but there is something special about churches x #bloggersbest
Thank you, I'll let Rev T know. Churches are lovely
DeleteHow 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
ReplyDeleteI know! I was amazed at Rev T's photos and want to visit myself properly
DeleteThank 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
ReplyDeleteLiterally 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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