When was St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate built?
Masonry of the outer walls as it currently stands was in place by 1300. A nunnery was built alongside the existing church in the mid-12th century.
Questions about St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the restoration of St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate after the IRA bombs?
A full restoration was carried out by architect Quinlan Terry, an enthusiast of Georgian architecture. The floor was evened out and returned to its original level during this project.
What happened to the bodies buried under St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate during the Victorian restoration?
The excavation of the floor at the start of the 1891 restoration caused some of the burials to emerge from the vaults. All work had to stop for one year until all human remains were translated to Ilford Cemetery.
Why did St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate declare itself in impaired communion with the Bishop of London Sarah Mullally?
Following the decision of the General Synod of the Church of England to authorise the blessing of same-sex unions, St Helen's Church declared itself to be in impaired communion with the Bishop of London Sarah Mullally. Episcopal oversight will henceforth be provided by Bishops from the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans.
When was St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate designated a Grade I-listed building?
St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate was designated a Grade I-listed building on the 4th of January 1950. The church was left undamaged by the Blitz during World War II before this designation.