All Hallows
London Wall London EC2

All Hallows, London Wall stands in a street that runs along the south side of the City's Roman and medieval wall.  A stretch of the wall can still be seen in its churchyard. 

The present church was built in 1765 - 67 by George Dance the younger, on the site of a medieval church.  Dance (who also created the Mansion House) studied in Italy for six years and was heavily influenced by Classical Roman models. 

All Hallows was designed in an unusually light classical style which marks it out from the heavy, monumental work of the 18th century.  The exterior of the church is austere and in contrast the aisleless and structurally undivided interior, with its fluted Ionic columns, frieze and coffered apse, is a remarkable surprise.  The delicate apse at the east end has no windows but features a magnificent painting of Ananias restoring St Paul's sight. 

Against the north wall, is a three-decker pulpit that has lost its lowest deck.  Also on the north wall is a monument to Joseph Patience (died 1797), an architect who looked after the church when it was first built. The west gallery resting on Tuscan columns contains the organ.  

Although the building suffered some damage during World War II, it has survived in relatively a well-preserved condition.  The bomb damage was finally remedied by David Nye in 1960 - 62. 

Between 1962 - 94 All Hallows housed the Council for the Care of Churches but today the church is used by Christian Aid.        

Admission free