This medieval church has been a centre for worship since 1137. Rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren following the Great Fire of 1666 with further 19th Century modifications, the church is now Grade 1 listed for it's historic architecture. Today, Holy Sepulchre plays a special role as the National Musicians’ Church and as the home to the Royal Fusiliers Chapel. It is also home to the "Bells of Old Bailey”, as featured in the nursery rhyme, Oranges and Lemons; and we are proud to be the resting place of Sir Henry Wood (1869-1944), founder of the Proms.
Other notable associations include, the great Bible-translator, preacher, martyr and former vicar, John Rogers (1500-1555); and Captain John Smith (1580-1521), explorer and adventurer, and one of the English founders of Jamestown, Virginia. Holy Sepulchre offers weekly services, concerts, exhibitions, visitor content, including audio and visual materials detailing our rich history, spaces for hire, and ‘warm spaces’.