Bombed during World War II, St George’s Garrison Church survives as an evocative ruin with recently conserved mosaics, and a modern canopy roof, for all to enjoy.

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Chairman of Trust acknowledged in New Year Honours List 2024

It has been announced by the Cabinet Office that Tim Barnes, Chairman of the Woolwich Garrison Church Trust, has been listed as a recipient of an MBE.

It has been announced by the Cabinet Office that Tim Barnes (third right), Chairman of the Woolwich Garrison Church Trust, has been listed as a recipient of an MBE as "Chairman of the Woolwich Garrison Church Trust for services to the community in the Royal Borough of Greenwich" in the New Year Honours List 2024. It is a fitting recognition of the work and vision Tim has upheld for the Garrison; it is testament to his energy and drive to engender St George's both as a consecrated and community space in Woolwich. The Trust passes on its congratulations to Tim and is looking forward to further developments in 2024 as the Trust continues its work delivering the Commonwealth & Gurkha Garden, the ongoing restoration of the Crypt and Chancel, plus developing the Garrison as a community events venue. 

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St George's Garrison Church in Woolwich, with its modern canopy roof and stunning mosaics, is both an evocative ruin and a contemporary space. Designed by Thomas H Wyatt in an Italian-Romanesque style, the Church was built between 1862-63 to serve the Royal Artillery in Woolwich. Today it is run by a local group, the Woolwich Garrison Church Trust who are committed to making it available for all to visit and enjoy. Directly opposite the Barracks in Woolwich, South East London, come and enjoy its beauty and peaceful garden.

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