Our history
“The Parish Records... contain many references to the Welsh... stretching back probably to about 1320”
— The Late Reverend Canon Alfred Pryse-Hawkins, former vicar of St Benet's
“The present church was erected by Sir C. Wren in 1683 at the cost of £3,328 13s. 10d. It has been described as one of his most successful exteriors.”
— Herbert Reynolds, 'The Churches of the City of London', 1922
1111 - 1666
St Benet in the 12th century until the Great Fire of London. Linked to Shakespeare, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Inigo Jones.
1685 - 1879
St Benet is reborn as one of Sir Christopher Wren's City churches. Connected to Charles II and venue for thousands of quickly arranged weddings.
1879 - Onwards
Saved by Queen Victoria and given to Welsh Anglicans for worship, St Benet is the Metropolitan Welsh Church.