City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St Mary Woolchurch

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

1. St Mary Woolchurch Marker

Inscription.
Site of St Mary Woolchurch Haw

Erected by Corporation of the City of London.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list.

Location. 51° 30.795′ N, 0° 5.374′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Walbrook and Queen Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north on Walbrook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC4N 4YA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stocks Market (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Fry (within shouting

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distance of this marker); St Mildred’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); General Letter Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Harris Smith FCA (within shouting distance of this marker); The Samaritans (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish Church of St Stephen Walbrook (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

Also see . . . St Mary Woolchurch Haw (Lost London Churches Project). Excerpt:

On the corner of Walbrook, opposite the Bank of England, you will find a blue plaque commemorating the church of St Mary Woolchurch Haw. This church is first mentioned in 1260 as “St Mary of Woollechurche-hawe”. The names comes from a beam in the churchyard that was used for weighting wool according the historian John Stow. It was sometimes known as “St Mary Stocks” as it stood next to the Stocks Market and also as “St. Mary Newechirche” as it was built somewhat later than the other churches dedicated to St Mary in the City of London.

The church was rebuilt in 1422 because it had
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

2. St Mary Woolchurch Marker - wide view
become so dilapidated, and it was again repaired and beautified in 1629. Sadly it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and not rebuilt and the parish was united with the nearby church of St Mary Woolnoth. The Mansion House – the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London – was built on the site.

(Submitted on May 2, 2026.)

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St Mary Woolchurch Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

3. St Mary Woolchurch Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.