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The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

19.01.12 | Jill Holmes

St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe congratulates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on reaching her Diamond Jubilee. The national celebrations to mark the Queen’s 60 years of service and dedication to Britain and the Commonwealth will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June, with events such as the Epsom Derby; a BBC Concert [...]

Cirdan Sailing Trust – “Voyage to Success”

18.01.12 | Jill Holmes

Last October the Linwood Consort staged a delightful musical evening with a nautical flavour at our sister church of St James Garlickhythe to raise funds for the Cirdan Sailing Trust. The Cirdan Sailing Trust specialises in enabling groups of young people, particularly those who are socially, physically or mentally disadvantaged, to experience the challenge and [...]

Shakespeare: “Poet, Playwright, Parishioner”

16.01.12 | Jill Holmes

In the west gallery of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe there is a memorial to William Shakespeare. It is viewable from the south stairwell; or else please ask at the parish office for access. There is also a matching memorial to the lutenist John Dowland (see history). The making of the Shakespeare memorial: Shakespeare’s Globe celebrates London 2012 Olympic and [...]

Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

16.01.12 | Jill Holmes

If you are planning a pilgrimage along the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, you are most welcome to get your Pilgrim Record or Credential stamped at our sister church of St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AL. Churchwatchers are available on Thursdays 11.00 am-3.00 pm to stamp your ‘passport’. The Confraternity of St James www.csj.org.uk [...]

Views of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe

15.01.12 | Jill Holmes

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Fairtrade

24.10.11 | Jill Holmes

Celebration of Fairtrade Diocese award An open invitation has been made to all parishes in London to send representatives to a celebration at St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday 11 March at 6.00 pm, at which the Diocese of London will be awarded Fairtrade Diocese status. Fairtrade churches will also be given certificates signed personally by the Bishop [...]

Angola London Mozambique Association

05.07.11 | Jill Holmes

ALMA is the partnership between the Diocese of London and the Anglican Church in Angola and Mozambique. The original covenant was signed on 12 July 1998. A renewed covenant was signed on 13 July 2008 at St Paul’s Cathedral. DIOCESAN LENT APPEAL 2012 Help raise £60,000 for ALMA’s “Giving Ministry Wheels” appeal The 2012 Diocesan [...]

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St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe
Parish Church
St Andrew's Hill & Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 5DE
(020) 7329 3632

Directions

The church has two main doors, making it accessible from both St Andrew's Hill and Queen Victoria Street.

The church is situated on the east side of St Andrew's Hill. From Ludgate Hill turn south down Creed Lane (two short blocks from the front of St Paul's Cathedral). At the bottom of Creed Lane turn left into Carter Lane and immediately turn right into St Andrew's Hill. The church is situated 50 yards along the road and up the steps beside the Pub & Eating House and across the road from the Cockpit pub.

Approaching along Queen Victoria Street, the church is situated on the north side of the road, halfway between the Millennium and Blackfriars bridges. The church is set up on a hill with a sloping garden in front, wrought iron gates and a flight of steps. When approaching from along Queen Victoria Street: in order to enter the church via the north door on St Andrew's Hill where there are less steps, walk up the southern section of St Andrew's Hill from Queen Victoria Street to the Pub & Eating House, behind which the church is situated.

The church is served by bus Nos. 4, 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, 100 & 172 along Ludgate Hill and No. 388 along Queen Victoria Street. The nearest underground stations are St Paul's and Mansion House (Blackfriars is expected to reopen in March 2012). Blackfriars mainline and City Thameslink stations are close by.