Wren Collection (page 5)

St Stephens Walbrook
The church of St Stephen Walbrook is in the City of London, part of the Church of Englands Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following

St Antholins church
St Antholins was a church in Watling Street in the City of London. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren

Monument & Church of St Magnus
View of the Monument and the church of St Magnus the Martyr. The church was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, but rebuilt under the guidance of Sir Christopher Wren and reopened in 1676

St Benet Fink
A church that was located on what is now Threadneedle Street. Recorded since the 13th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666

The Old Temple Bar
The old, predominantly wooden structure that existed prior to the Great Fire in 1666, before it was redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren. Date: 19th century

The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). View of the building in the City of London where diarist Samuel Pepys worked as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board from 1660 till 1677

Bridge, St. Johns College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Bridge, St. Johns College, 1898. Kitchen Bridge, St Johns College (1709-11) Cambridge University is second oldest of Cambridges remaining bridges

St. Pauls, from the Shot Tower, c1870
St. Paul s, from the Shot Tower, c1870. The Shot Tower at Lambeth built for Thomas Maltby & Co. in 1826. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

1954 Ford Zephyr, J. Risk, P. Wren on Redex Rally. Creator: Unknown
1954 Ford Zephyr, J.Risk, P.Wren on Redex Rally

St Clement Danes, Strand, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
St Clement Danes, Strand, London, c1910. The church of St Clement Danes in the City of Westminster was completed in 1682 by Sir Christopher Wren

The Lion Gates, Hampton Court, London, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Lion Gates, Hampton Court, London, 1910. Portland stone piers with wrought-iron gates, at the Bushey Park entrance to Hampton Court Palace

St. Pauls Cathedral, London, c1924. Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls Cathedral, London, c1924. Sir Christopher Wrens great domed cathedral, built to replace the previous building which was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. Postcard

St. Pauls Cathedral, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls Cathedral, London, c1910. Sir Christopher Wrens great domed cathedral, built to replace the previous building which was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. Postcard

Kensington Palace, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Kensington Palace, c1876. Residence of the British Royal Family since 17th century, birthplace of Queen Victoria. A former Jacobean mansion extended by Christopher Wren

The Pride of London, St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The Pride of London, St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England, c1910. St Pauls Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London

The Maid and the Jenny Wren, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Maid and the Jenny Wren, 1880. From " Sing a Song of Sixpence", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

St. Pauls Cathedral, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
St. Pauls Cathedral, c1900s. St Pauls Cathedral, built by Sir Christopher Wren after the previous cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London (1666)

USA, Arizona, Sonoran Desert. Cactus wren perched on cactus thorns. Credit as: Cathy and Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Marsh wren singing

St. Pauls - south flank elevation, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
St. Pauls - south flank elevation, 1889. St Pauls Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710, after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666

St. Pauls - west front elevation, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
St. Pauls - west front elevation, 1889. St Pauls Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710, after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666

Sir Christopher Wren, (mid 18th century). Creator: B Cole
Sir Christopher Wren, (mid 18th century). Portrait of Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, designer, astronomer and geometrician (1632-1723)

Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Portrait of English architect Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). He is depicted here aged 79, holding a pair of dividers

South Door of the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
South Door of the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, c1935. St Mary Aldermanbury in the City of London was rebuilt in Portland stone by Christopher Wren after the previous church was destroyed in

Royal Naval College at Greenwich, Once a Hospital for Disabled Sailors, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Royal Naval College at Greenwich, Once a Hospital for Disabled Sailors, c1935. View of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich on the River Thames in south London

Where the Pensioners Dine Under Colours Gloriously Tattered, c1935. Creator: Taylor
Where the Pensioners Dine Under Colours Gloriously Tattered, c1935. Great Hall of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, south-west London

East Wing of Hampton Court Added By Wren on the Site of the Cardinals Work, c1935. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London

At the Base of the Monument of Fish Street Hill, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
At the Base of the Monument of Fish Street Hill, c1935. The Monument (left) in the City of London, designed by Christopher Wren to commemorate the outbreak of the Great Fire in 1666

From Crown To Base of Londons Vast Cathedral: The Whispering Gallery, c1935. Creator: Unknown
From Crown To Base of Londons Vast Cathedral: The Whispering Gallery, c1935. The Whispering Gallery in St Pauls Cathedral in London, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and consecrated in 1697

Temple Bar: The City Boundary in the Strand in the Year 1878, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Temple Bar: The City Boundary in the Strand in the Year 1878, c1935. Temple Bar (the gate between the Cities of London and Westminster) was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672

The Hand of Wren in the Fabric of Westminster Abbey, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Hand of Wren in the Fabric of Westminster Abbey, c1935. The facade of Westminster Abbey in London. In 1698 Christopher Wren was appointed Surveyor General & Sub Commissioner for Repairs to

High Altar of St. Pauls Seen Down The Long Vista of the Choir, c1935. Creator: Unknown
High Altar of St. Pauls Seen Down The Long Vista of the Choir, c1935. Interior of St Pauls Cathedral in London, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and consecrated in 1697

The Royal Naval School, Greenwich, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Naval School, Greenwich, (c1878). View of part of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich on the River Thames, (now part of greater London)

The Church of St. Benet Fink, from an Old View, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Church of St. Benet Fink, from an Old View, (1897). Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London

The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). The church of All-Hallows-the-Great in the City of London was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren in 1684 after the previous church was

No. 73, Cheapside, 1897. Creator: Unknown
No. 73, Cheapside, 1897. View of Old Mansion House in the City of London. It was built after a design by Christopher Wren for Sir William Turner who served as Lord Mayor in 1668-1669

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London. The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane was an anatomy theatre designed by Robert

London Bridge, c1872. Creator: Unknown
London Bridge, c1872. View of the Church of St Magnus the Martyr and the Monument in the City of London. The new bridge over the River Thames was opened in 1831. From Old and New London, Vol

The Monument and the Church of St. Magnus, about 1800, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Monument and the Church of St. Magnus, about 1800, (1897). View of the church of St Magnus the Martyr and the Monument to the Great Fire of 1666, in the City of London

Wrens Original Design for the Summit of the Monument, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wrens Original Design for the Summit of the Monument, (1897). The Monument, in the City of London, was erected to comemmorate the Great Fire of 1666. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren

Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London, (1897). After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren was among several people to draw up plans for a new capital city

St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Built in 1672, St Brides in the City of London is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666

St. Antholins Church, Watling Street (1868), (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Antholins Church, Watling Street (1868), (1897). St Antholin, Budge Row, in the City of London, was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren

Interior of St. Magnus Looking West, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Interior of St. Magnus Looking West, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. The organ in the Church of St Magnus the Martyr at London Bridge

St Magnus, London Bridge, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Magnus, London Bridge, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. The church of St Magnus the Martyr in Lower Thames Street in the City of London was

St Martin, Ludgate, View from the South West, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Martin, Ludgate, View from the South West, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. The church of St Martin on Ludgate Hill in the City of London was rebuilt in

St Michael, Paternoster Royal, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Michael, Paternoster Royal, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. The church of St Michael Paternoster Royal on College Hill, Dowgate

Christ Church, Newgate, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Christ Church, Newgate, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. Christ Church Greyfriars, in Newgate Street in the City of London

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"Wren: A Symbol of Beauty, Architecture, and Melody" The wren, a small bird known for its melodious song, has captivated the hearts of many across different cultures and locations. Just like Saint Francis of Assisi found solace in nature's creatures, the wren enchants us with its sweet melodies. In London's iconic St Pauls Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's architectural masterpiece showcases his genius. The section through Wrens Dome reveals the intricate design that stands as a testament to human creativity and skill. But it is not just in grand structures where we find the wren's influence. In Cleveland, England, UK, this tiny bird sings joyfully amidst nature's beauty. It reminds us that even in urban landscapes like Soho or Cambridge University's Emmanuel College gardens in England; nature finds a way to thrive. A glimpse into the life of a wren reveals their dedication to family. An adult feeding its offspring at nest exemplifies parental love and responsibility shared by creatures big and small. Beyond Europe lies Australia’s Olive Pink Botanic Gardens where the splendid fairy-wren displays vibrant colors against Alice Springs' backdrop. This male specimen reminds us of nature’s diversity and beauty spread across continents. Looking back at history brings forth images such as William Barribal’s "To the Girls in Navy Blue, " depicting young women adorned with delicate feathers reminiscent of these birds' gracefulness. Even folklore recognizes their significance - Grimm tales often feature clever interactions between cunning characters like Wren & Bear who navigate challenges together using wit and resourcefulness. As we admire these various representations of wrens throughout art and architecture alike—whether it be an interior view from 1825 City of London Church or St Anne’s Church on Wardour Street—we are reminded that these birds have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The wrens symbolize more than just avian elegance; they embody resilience, creativity, and the power of song.