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St Michael Queenhithe

1686 establishments in England1876 disestablishments in EnglandBuildings and structures demolished in 1876Christopher Wren church buildings in LondonChurches completed in 1686
Churches rebuilt after the Great Fire of London but since demolishedDemolished buildings and structures in LondonEnglish Baroque architecture
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St. Michael Queenhithe was a church in the City of London located in what is now Upper Thames Street. First recorded in the 12th century, the church was destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666. Rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren, it was demolished in 1876.

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St Michael Queenhithe
Upper Thames Street, City of London

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