PIN St Pancras , Old Church

Very, very old church

Old St. Pancras Church goes way back to the 4th century. It is the site of a number of significant burials including writer and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, architect John Soane and composer Johann Christian Bach.

History

It is dedicated to the roman martyr Saint Pancras believed by many to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England and rebuilt in the Victorian era. It is thought that this church is on a site that has offered worship for more than 1700 years. Fragments of Roman material can still be seen here and there in the fabric of the current building. The monuments and reuse of stone chart the history of the church’s development over time. Spanning eight centuries since Fulcherius in the late 12th century the incumbents stretch down to the present day James Elston becoming the Team Vicar in 2012.

TripTide Thoughts

Just breathe in a bit of ancient history in the heart of London.

How to get there

By London Underground : 2mn from King’s Cross Pancras Station which is deserved by The Northern Line , Victoria Line , Hammersmith and City , Circle , Metropolitan , Piccadilly Lines

By Overground Station : 1 mn from King’s Cross St Pancras International Station

By Bus : 1 mn from the Chenies place stop routes 46 , 214

Owner

William Souef

I am a passionate Frenchman who loves London with its history, culture and diversity. I am living in Wandsworth during a six month internship during which I am enjoying London life to the full....