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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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PRICING £18-£23, child £5
DATES Friday 14th October 2016 - 7.30pm-9.30pm
Three choirs from workplaces and the community perform a programme of varied music, from Beethoven to Bill Withers.
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ... More
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The Mall, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Admiralty Arch, a grade I listed building just off Trafalgar Square, was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. The inscription reads ... More
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1 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Grand Georgian house built in 1746 and used as 'House of Charity' since 1846. The House of St Barnabas at No 1 Greek Street, available for ... More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: 27th February to 14th March 2017
St Paul's Covent Garden, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: 19th October - 2nd December 2016
St Paul's Covent Garden, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Penny Woolcock conducts a co-production with the Metropolitan Opera New York of Bizet's dramatic tale of two fishermen who fall in love with the same woman. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 5th September 2014 to 11th September 2016
St Paul's Covent Garden, Catherine Street, WC2B | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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13 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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25 New Row, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Covent Garden
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33 King Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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20 Bedford Street, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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