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Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. This beautiful church, built by Inigo Jones, has been here since 1633 and has regular worship, concerts, literary and theatrical events. Many famous names have been connected with St Paul's - John Wesley preached here, J.M.W Turner and W.S Gilbert were baptised here, and those buried here include Sir Peter Lely, Samuel Butler, William Wycherly, Grinling Gibbons, Thomas Arne, and Thomas Rowlandson. One of many plaques in the church commemorating legends of the stage and screen is one in loving memory of Vivien Leigh. The church's history and philosophy is endearingly written by the church doors and includes the principles: we are unafraid to reason, laugh and explore and we welcome people of faith, all who seek faith and friendship, and all who doubt. Benches in the attractive churchyard make this a popular and peaceful spot for Soho's workers to enjoy a sandwich during a summer lunch break. It's a welcome refuge of peace and quiet away from the busy streets around Covent Garden.
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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The Mall, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February to 19th October 2019
St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 6th September 2012 to 14th September 2019
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St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, Haymarket, SW1Y | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan bring John Sullivan's much-loved sitcom to the London stage with Only Fools and Horses The Musical. Staged at the Theatre Royal ...More
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Floral Street, Carriage Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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13 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Branches of this cool French cafe abound across the Channel, but this was the first one to open in London. Paul serves epic eclairs, excellent coffee ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Popular French bakery chain Paul has branched out with its very first all-day dining brasserie and they've made the leap on the site of their flagship ... More
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1 Floral Court, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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20 Bedford Street, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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