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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Larkhill Young Officers visit

Officers from Larkhill visit the Garrison

On Friday 10th January the Garrison once again welcomed Young Officers, recently graduated from Sandhurst, currently receiving training at Larkhill.

The Young Officers come to London to visit Woolwich Barracks and now always include a visit to the Garrison as part of their visit. A number are requested to deliver a short presentation on what they know about the Garrison and its military significance, and a trustee also gives an overview of the church’s history including details of those who are commemorated on the walls of the chancel who received the VC in past conflicts.

It is always a pleasure to welcome the Young Officers to St George’s and we look forward to welcoming them again in May.

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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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