St Andrew Undershaft

St Andrew Undershaft is a Church of England church in the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London. It is located on St Mary Axe, within the Aldgate ward, and is a rare example of a City church that survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Anglican
Description: church in City of London, UK
Also known as: “Saint Andrew Undershaft”
Address: St. Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BN

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Tower of London and London Bridge.

The Tower of London

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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. The Tower of London is situated 2,300 feet southeast of St Andrew Undershaft.

London Bridge

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The name "London Bridge" refers to several historical crossings that have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark in central London since Roman times. London Bridge is situated 2,600 feet southwest of St Andrew Undershaft.

Leadenhall Market

Marketplace

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Leadenhall Market is a covered market in London, England, located on Gracechurch Street. It is one of the oldest markets in London, dating from the 14th century, and is located in the historic centre of the City of London financial district. Leadenhall Market is situated 680 feet southwest of St Andrew Undershaft.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aldgate and Spitalfields.

Aldgate

Quarter

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Aldgate was a gate in the former defensive wall around the City of London. The gate gave its name to Aldgate High Street, the first stretch of the A11 road, that takes that name as it passes through the ancient, extramural Portsoken Ward of the City of London.