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Wendy

Wendy Report 31 Aug 2006 22:23

My friend was telling me she has a marriage for some of her ancestors at a church called St John's by the Wardrobe in London.Has anyone heard of this?Where is it?

Darksecretz

Darksecretz Report 31 Aug 2006 22:24

hiya I have heard of it, but cant tell you much, try googling see what that brings HTH Julie

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 31 Aug 2006 22:42

St Andrew By The WardrobeAs a Wren church denuded of its original interior, it was lucky to get a ... St. Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is open to visitors 8.30 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday. ... (www.)hiddenlondon.(com)/st_andward.htm - remove brackets cannot find a St Johns in the Wardrobe only a St Andrews

Merry

Merry Report 31 Aug 2006 22:46

I'd agree with Val - no St John, only St Andrew Merry

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 31 Aug 2006 22:49

It's near to a big branch of MFI. ;-)

MR_MAGOO

MR_MAGOO Report 31 Aug 2006 22:50

Hi Wendy. There is a St Andrew by the Wardrobe Queen Victoria Sreeet London EC4V 5DE It will come up if you Google it Malcolm.

Wendy

Wendy Report 1 Sep 2006 09:25

Thanks for your help,my friend must have said St Johns by mistake.By the wardrobe seems a strange name for a church,wonder what the meaning is behind it?Will look on Google as suggested.

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 1 Sep 2006 09:52

The history of St. Andrew's dates back to the thirteenth century when it was associated with Baynard's Castle, a royal residence that has long since disappeared. When King Edward III moved his state robes and other effects from the Tower of London to a large building close by, St. Andrew's became better known for its connection with the Great Wardrobe. The name stayed to specify its location although the King's store room is now only remembered in Wardrobe Place .St. Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is open to visitors 8.30 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday. Services are held at 12.35pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am. Friday and 10 am. Sunday. There is no entrance charge but donations are welcome. Nearest tube: Blackfriars (District & Circle Lines)