St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square facts for kids

The tower on the west end of St Mark's Church

St Mark's Church is a special church located in the heart of Myddelton Square. This square is the biggest one in the Clerkenwell area of London. It is an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England.

Discovering St Mark's Church

St Mark's Church is a historic building with an interesting story. It stands proudly in a beautiful London square.

Myddelton Square: The Church's Home

Myddelton Square is a large, open space surrounded by houses. It was designed by a person named William Chadwell Mylne. The square has 75 houses built in a style called Georgian. These houses were constructed between 1822 and 1843.

Building St Mark's Church

The church itself was built a bit later, from 1825 to 1827. William Chadwell Mylne, who designed the square, also designed the church. It was built in a simple Gothic style. This style looks a bit like old castles or cathedrals.

The church was made to hold many people, about 2000 at one time. Building it cost around £18,000 back then.

Special Features of the Church

One special part of St Mark's Church is its east window. This window shows a picture of the Ascension. It was created in 1962 by AE Buss of Goddard & Gibbs.

St Mark's Today

Since 2002, the church has shared its hall and chapel rooms. These spaces are used by the World Community for Christian Meditation. This means the church is still a busy and active place today.

St Mark's Church is also a "Grade II listed" building. This means it is an important historical building. It is protected to make sure it stays safe for many years to come.