St Mary Le Bow Collection

Confirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury..., 1862. Creator: J. M. Williams
Confirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury in the Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow, Cheapside [London]: the Archbishop-elect taking the oaths, 1862

View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753

View of the Church Saint Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the Church Saint Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside in London, 1745-1775

The Bow-Bell Peal on Christmas Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Bow-Bell Peal on Christmas Eve, 1850. Illustration to a piece by John Timbs. View of ringers in the belfry in Bow Church, London, during a peal

Cheapside, London, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5042981 Cheapside, London, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving)
609040 The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire of London)

Westminster Abbey, St Georges Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin s-in-the-Fields, St Pauls Cathedral
5210073 Westminster Abbey, St Georges Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin s-in-the-Fields, St Pauls Cathedral, Rowland Hills Chapel, St Marys Overies, St Stephens Walbrook, St Bride s, Fleet Street

The spire of St Mary-le-Bow and the towers of St Mary Aldermary, and St Mildred, Bread Street
3631039 The spire of St Mary-le-Bow and the towers of St Mary Aldermary, and St Mildred, Bread Street, seen across the wilderness of flowering weeds which rapidly covered some of the scars left by

Where the nine foot dragon ripples on the spire of Bow Church (b / w photo)
3637474 Where the nine foot dragon ripples on the spire of Bow Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Mary le Bow, Cheapside, London (photo)
584107 St Mary le Bow, Cheapside, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary le Bow, Cheapside)

Cheapside, London, following the air raid attacks on 10-11th May 1941

Cheapside, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Cheapside, c1900s. View along Cheapside in the City of London, towards the church of St Mary le Bow. From " The Album of Coloured Views of London", [Eyre & Spottiswoode, Ltd. London, c1900s]

John Gilpin sees his family off in a chaise-and-pair, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin sees his family off in a chaise-and-pair, 1878, (c1918). Mrs Gilpin, her sister and their children set off for Edmonton

The Seal of Bow Church, c1650, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Seal of Bow Church, c1650, (1897). Silver seal of the parish church of St Mary and Holy Trinity in Bow, London. Dated 1650

St Mary-Le-Bow, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Mary-Le-Bow, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside, City of London

Bow Church, c1700. Artist: William Henry Toms
Bow Church, c1700. The church of St Mary-Le-Bow in Cheapside, City of London, was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1668-1680 following the Great Fire of London 1666

Church of St Mary le Bow from Bow Churchyard, City of London, c1815

Specimen of pavement used in the Church of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, City of London, 1818

Plans, elevations and section of the Church of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, City of London, 1725

Church of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, City of London, 1798. Artist: Sir Christopher Wren
Church of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, City of London, 1798. View of St Mary-le-Bow looking east along Cheapside with a street scene and horse-drawn carriages

Map of the Diocese of London, 1720. Artist: John Harris
Map of the Diocese of London, 1720. The map is surrounded by views of St Pauls Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St Mary le Bow and St Bride s

Church of St Mary le Bow, City of London, 1850. Artist: John Le Keux
Church of St Mary le Bow, City of London, 1850. Section, north elevation and plans of St Mary le Bows steeple designed by Sir Christopher Wren; the elevation also shows figures below on Cheapside

Crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1818. Artist: Frederick Nash
Crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1818. Workmen in the crypt of the church of St Mary-le-Bow, showing the vaulted ceiling. One man carries a basket

Weather vane from St Mary-le-Bow, London, c1850. Artist: JS Gardener
Weather vane from St Mary-le-Bow, London, c1850

St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1941. Interior view of St Mary-le-Bow showing bomb damage. The building is open to the sky and the ground is covered with rubble

St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1757. Artist: Thomas Bowles
View of St Mary-le-Bow and Cheapside, London, 1757; with a street scene and horse drawn vehicles

St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1812. Artist: William Wise
View of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1812; with a street scene and a horse drawn carriage. This also includes text on the history of the site

Cheapside, London, c1830
View of Cheapside and St Mary-le-Bow, London, c1830. Street scene with figures, carriages and shopfronts

Map of London, 1727. French map of the City of London, City of Westminster, River Thames, Lambeth, Southwark and surrounding areas

Crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, c1819. Artist: Frederick Nash
View of figures and coffins in the Norman crypt of St Mary-le-Bow

Cheapside, London, 1823. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View of Cheapside as seen from a rooftop, London, 1823. Street scene with carriages and figures below. St Mary le Bow and St Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the distance

St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Interior of the Church of St. Mary Le Bow, Cheapside burnt out in an air raid, 1941
Interior of the Church of St. Mary Le Bow, Cheapside burnt out in a recent air raid, 1941. Much of the church was destroyed by a German bomb during the Blitz on 10th May 1941

The spire of Bow Church, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The spire of Bow Church, London, 1926-1927. The church of St Mary le Bow was designed by Christopher Wren and built between 1671 and 1673

Bow Church, Cheapside, London, c1920s. The church of St Mary le Bow was designed by Christopher Wren and built between 1671 and 1673

Cheapside and Bow Church, London, 19th century. Artist: WE Albutt
Cheapside and Bow Church, London, 19th century. The church of St Mary le Bow was designed by Christopher Wren and built between 1671 and 1673

Cheapside and St Mary-le-Bow church steeple, London, England in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Source Size = 3982 x 5723
Confirmation of Dr. Longleys Election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury in the Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow, Cheapside: the Archbishop-Elect Taking the Oaths, 1862

St Mary-Le-Bow
circa 1895: A composite photograph showing the steeple of St Mary-le-Bow above a crowded Cheapside, London EC2. Large sections of the crowds and traffic have been added artificially

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"St Mary-le-Bow: A Historic Landmark in the Heart of London" Step back in time to c. 1890-1900 with this captivating photochrom of St Mary-le-Bow, situated in Cheapside, London. This iconic church has witnessed centuries of history and played a significant role in shaping the city's landscape. Dating back to before The Great Fire of London in 1666, St Mary-le-Bow stands as a resilient testament to the city's endurance. Its spire proudly reaches towards the sky, alongside other notable structures like Westminster Abbey, St George's Cathedral, Temple Church, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St Paul's Cathedral, Rowland Hill's Chapel, St Mary Overy’s Churchyard and many more. Despite enduring bombings during World War II that scarred parts of the city with flowering weeds covering its aftermaths - including neighboring churches such as St Mary Aldermary and St Mildred Bread Street - Bow Church remains an architectural gem amidst adversity. One cannot miss noticing the nine-foot dragon that ripples on top of Bow Church's spire. This enchanting sight adds a touch of mystique to this historical landmark. Throughout its existence, Bow Church has been witness to numerous events. From hosting Confirmation ceremonies conducted by the Bishop of Oxford in 1845 to being immortalized by renowned artists like Randolph Caldecott who depicted John Gilpin bidding farewell to his family outside its doors. The Seal of Bow Church from around 1650 is another fascinating artifact associated with this place steeped in history. It serves as a reminder that even centuries ago people recognized and valued the significance held within these walls. This mid-late 19th-century photograph showcases not only the steeple but also captures an essence unique to that era—a glimpse into life on Cheapside during those times when Eyre & Spottiswoode captured it for posterity.