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A former civil parish in Westminster, London, created in 1724 for the Church of St George's, Hanover Square. It included Belgravia, Mayfair and part of Hyde Park, and had an aristocratic select vestry until 1831.
An Anglican church in Mayfair, London, built in the early eighteenth century as part of a project to build fifty new churches. It has a history of burials, music and society weddings, and is a Grade I listed building.
St George's is a historic and elegant church in the heart of Mayfair, London. It offers traditional worship, music, events and weddings, and is associated with Handel and the London Handel Festival.
Read more about St George's Hanover Squares history here. History. Home » About us » History. In the latter years of the 17th Century, London enjoyed an increase in prosperity, which resulted in a rapid growth of population. New and elegant suburbs began to cover the open country to the westward.
- The Handel Connection
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Composer George Frederick Handel regularly worshipped at St George's. Handel lived at 25 Brook Streetfrom 1723 until his death in 1759. He helped decide on the suitability of the organ and composed a theme that prospective organists were expected to improvise on. It is impossible to imagine that Handel did not perform on the organ, though the inner...
Another highlight is the reredos behind the high altar. This was designed by William Kent and depicts the Lord's Supper. The altarpiece is flanked by carvings from the workshop of Grinling Gibbons. The famous craftsman died in 1720 so could not have carved the design himself, but it is certainly from his workshop. Above the reredos rises the east w...
The nearest tube station is Oxford Circus. From the station exit on Regent Street, cross the road and head south. Take the first right onto Princes Street, then turn left on Hanover Square. Take St George Street at the southern end of the Square and you will see St George's Church directly ahead of you on the east (left) side of the street. The chu...
Learn about the history, architecture, and famous marriages of St George's Church, the parish church of Mayfair since 1725. See the stunning neoclassical exterior, the 1725 organ, and the 16th-century east window.
Sep 24, 2015 · St George’s Hanover Square was one of fifty new churches in London commissioned by an Act of Parliament of 1711 to meet the needs of its ever growing population. The new parish of St George’s Hanover Square was carved out of the western section of the Parish of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Welcome to St George's Hanover Square, an oasis of calm in the bustling West End of London. All are welcome to come in to pray, light a candle, join us for any of our services or simply to take some time out of their day to quietly reflect in the presence of God.
