The church of St Mary Aldermary was rebuilt between 1679 and 1682 in the Gothic Revival style after the Great Fire of London in 1666. The plans were by English architect Christopher Wren.
Interestingly, the east wall of the church is set at a slight angle.
The west window commemorates the defense of London during World War II. At its base is is a panorama of London featuring prominently St Paul's Cathedral and the text "This window commemorates the heroic defence by his majesty's forces and the civil defense services of the city of London against air attack during the war of 1939-1945. The repair of this church and the erection of the new stained glass windows was carried out in 1951." The commission for the windows was originally given to English church artist Martin Travers, but due to his death, they were completed by his colleagues, John Crawford for the west window and Lawrence Lee for the East Window.
east window by Lawrence Lee
west window by John Crawford commemorating the defense of London during World War II
As the only parish church in England, St Mary Aldermary's ceiling is decorated with plaster fan vaulting with shallow domes.
plaster fan vaulting
plaster fan vaulting
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