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St. Clement Danes Church

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Description:

The first church on the site was reputedly founded by Danes living nearby in the 9th century and named after St. Clement. It was rebuilt from 1680–1682 and the steeple added 40 years later. The church was almost destroyed by German bombs during the London Blitz of 10 May 1941. The outer walls, the tower and steeple, survived the bombing, but the interior was gutted by fire. The church houses an organ situated facing the altar in the gallery, and was a gift from the United States Air Force. Books of Remembrance listing the names of all the RAF personnel who have died in service, as well as those American airmen based in the United Kingdom who died during World War Two.

Address:

The Strand , WC2R 1DH , London , Greater London , England , UK

From the Metro station, Temple, turn on to Arundel Street which will dead end into the church. The church is just south of the Royal Courts of Justice.

Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):

51.513056 -0.114112 The Strand

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