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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Congrats to Dame Joanna Lumley OBE

In today's New Year Honours List we read:

Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Joanna LUMLEY OBE

For services to Drama, to Entertainment and to Charitable Causes

Our congratulations to Joanna, a keen supporter of our charity's Commonwealth & Gurkha Garden project.

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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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