St. Mary-Le-Bow - Free Audio Guide
London, England, United Kingdom
St. Mary-Le-Bow, Cheapside, Cheap, City of London, Greater London, England, EC2V 6AU, United Kingdom
St Mary-le-Bow is a historic Church of England parish church located on Cheapside in the City of London. Founded in 1080 by Archbishop Lanfranc, it has been rebuilt several times, with the current structure designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666. Known for its famous bells, which inspired the nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons', the church holds cultural significance as a symbol of London identity—those born within earshot of the bells are considered true Cockneys. Visitors can explore its beautiful architecture and attend weekday services at 8:30 AM and 5:45 PM, with a Eucharist service on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Admission is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.