Woolwich Barracks Area, SE18
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Woolwich Barracks Area, SE18
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 1 Jan 2013
The Garrison Church of St George is situated directly opposite the main entrance onto Woolwich Barracks' parade ground. It was commissioned by Sir Sidney Herbert, the Secretary of State for War, in 1863 and it is believed that the mosaics were added in 1903 by Messrs Burke & Co of Newman St, London. It ceased to be operational in 1944 following a hit by a V1 flying bomb. Apart from this temporary roof that was fitted in the 70s, it appears to have been left untouched, although the grounds appear cared for. The Heritage of London Trust is apparently in discussion with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) about replacing the “temporary” roof and restoring its damaged mosaics and a local management committee hopes eventually to encourage its use for concerts and other events.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.485313
Longitude
0.063023