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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Viscount Gough Memorial Service

Thank you to all who attended the memorial service at St Luke's, Charlton on Sunday 1st October for the late Viscount Gough who was a Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Garrison. Presided over by the Bishop of Southwark, it was a suitably simple and respectful service, remembering the life of Shane and his love, commitment and generosity to the Garrison.

There is an additional memorial service to be held for Viscount Gough on 20th October at the Guards' Chapel in Birdcage Walk.

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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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