{"id":1770,"date":"2018-09-28T14:59:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T13:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=1770"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:05:39","slug":"christopher-wren-guide-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/christopher-wren-guide-london\/","title":{"rendered":"A Christopher Wren Guide to London for Architecture Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For most of us, legacy is a brief and speculative notion. For some, legacy is a page in a history book. However, for a very select few, legacy is something that defines the fabric of society for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amongst these towering figures of our culture, Sir Christopher Wren is perhaps the most concrete of all. His history is carved in stone on the very streets of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/the-history-of-london-architectural-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England&#8217;s most prolific architects<\/a>, Christopher Wren designed some of the most well-known and broadly appreciated buildings in the country. After the Great Fire of London gutted the city in 1666, Wren was tasked with redesigning 52 of the capital&#8217;s churches, including his grand masterpiece &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/attractions\/london-attractions\/st-pauls-cathedral\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=christopher_wren_guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are fun facts about architect Christopher Wren? We listed some: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wren was originally a mathematician and astronomer, not a builder by trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the Great Fire of London in 1666, he was put in charge of rebuilding 52 churches in London, including his masterpiece, St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was a founding member of the Royal Society, showing his deep interest in science and innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral took 35 years to complete from 1675 to 1710, and Wren lived to see it finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is buried in St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, with the inscription:<br><em>&#8220;Lector si monumentum requiris, circumspice&#8221;,<\/em> meaning <em>&#8220;Reader, if you seek his monument, look around you&#8221;<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He held the title Surveyor of the King&#8217;s Works, managing royal building projects under Charles II.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He designed a temporary theatre for the revival of drama in London after the monarchy was restored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His legacy defines English Baroque architecture, and many of his churches still shape London\u2019s skyline today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To know Christopher Wren&#8217;s buildings is to know <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=christopher_wren_guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a>. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at his best-loved works and explore the legacy of this visionary designer in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Bride&#8217;s Church, Fleet Street<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most ancient churches in London, St Bride&#8217;s holds a special place in the hearts of Fleet Street locals. Designed by Wren in 1672, it&#8217;s survived wars and fires throughout the ages to become one of the most recognisable spires on the London skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to St Bride&#8217;s is also a great opportunity to check out some more of London&#8217;s most beautiful buildings, including the UK Supreme Court and the Tower of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cbfz8k9M2OB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cbfz8k9M2OB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cbfz8k9M2OB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Charles (@archtec_models)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Michael\u2019s Church, Cornhill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sky-blue interior of St Michael&#8217;s in Cornhill is stunningly unique and amongst the most memorable small-scale architectural experiences available in the city. There&#8217;s something personal about this singular building that is difficult to forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begun in 1672, the church is not exclusively a Wren design, with several of the upper tower sections attributed to Nicholas Hawksmoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greenwich Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The origins of the Greenwich Hospital are closely entwined with the legacy of humanitarianism and care for the needy in Britain. Initially commissioned by Queen Mary II as the Royal Hospital for Seamen in 1692, the building itself was designed by Wren and Hawksmoor free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To experience the Hospital&#8217;s full glory, we recommend approaching Greenwich by boat before exploring inside the beautiful chapel and Painted Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-zqDfoNYDB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-zqDfoNYDB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-zqDfoNYDB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Old Royal Naval College (@oldroyalnavalcollege)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hampton Court Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/london-attractions\/top-attractions\/hampton-court-palace\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=christopher_wren_guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hampton Court<\/a> has been a seat of Royal interest for generations. Built as a residence for Cardinal Wolsey in 1528, it was later gifted to King Henry VIII upon the Cardinal&#8217;s death in 1530. The King rapidly expanded the buildings and grounds, expanding on the Cardinal&#8217;s original vision for a Renaissance Cardinal&#8217;s symmetrical palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a century later, Wren was commissioned to replace the Tudor palace with a Baroque masterpiece befitting the new Royal line. The result is the stunning red-brick facade known today by visitors around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hampton-Court.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hampton-Court.jpg\" alt=\"Hampton-Court-Palace\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hampton-Court.jpg 900w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hampton-Court-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hampton-Court-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greenwich Observatory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/london-attractions\/top-attractions\/the-royal-observatory-greenwich\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=christopher_wren_guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Observatory at Greenwich<\/a> is one of Wren&#8217;s most beautiful and impactful buildings. 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