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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Duchess of Edinburgh Brass Band Video Shoot 18th November 2025

We were delighted to welcome a string quartet and photographer from the Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra to make their Christmas video at the Garrison Church,they were wearing full mess kit and looked splendid. On a bright wintry day the Church looked pretty good as well! 

We are planning for the Orchestra to play a summer concert in 2026 and have also been it touch with the Household Division Bands who are to be based at Woolwich for the next 2 years. We are also planning brass band concerts for next year at the Garrison Church.

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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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