Brief Description
Built 'in the King's Highway', it remains on an island site at the east end of the busy Bow Road, and is the only reminder of the medieval village of Bow. After the churchyard was closed to burials, it was laid out as a public garden by the MPGA.
History
The church of St Mary, Stratford Bow dates from the 14th century, originally built as a chapel of ease to Stepney Parish Church. The churchyard was expanded and laid out in 1825 when adjoining buildings were removed.
Visitor Facilities
8am - dusk. Church open 11am-4pm on 1st Saturday of each month- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
8am - dusk. Church open 11am-4pm on 1st Saturday of each monthDirections
Tube: Bromley by Bow (District). DLR: Bow Church. Bus: 8, 25, 108, 205, 276, 425, 488, D8
- Contact
Telephone
01793 445050Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=THM011
- http://www.bowchurch.webeden.co.uk
- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=THM011
Owners
St Mary Stratford Bow PCC
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust