Historic churches · London
St James Duke's Place
St James Duke's Place — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Fenchurch Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St James Duke's Place is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5127°, -0.0788°.
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From the Wikipedia article
St James Duke's Place was an Anglican parish church in the Aldgate ward of the City of London. It was established in the early 17th century, rebuilt in 1727 and closed and demolished in 1874.
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Background
History
The area which was to become Duke's Place was occupied until its dissolution in 1531 sought permission from the king, James I to build a parish church for themselves. Permission was granted, and the new church, dedicated to St James in tribute to the king, The patronage of the new church belonged to the lord mayor and commonalty of London, and the parish claimed exemption from the Bishop of London in ecclesiastical matters. but fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in 1727, retaining much of the original woodwork. The stained glass in the east window, included the arms of Sir Edward Barkham, the Lord Mayor who had been instrumental in the establishment of the church. There was a tower; Godwin…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5127, -0.0788
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3M 5JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- London Fenchurch Street — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593491 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James Duke's Place (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: James dukes godwin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James Duke's Place?
- St James Duke's Place is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3M 5JE), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- Is St James Duke's Place free to visit?
- Yes, St James Duke's Place is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James Duke's Place?
- The nearest railway station is London Fenchurch Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3M 5JE.