Square Mile Churches - City of London Diocese of London National Lottery Heritage Fund Supported Project https://squaremilechurches.co.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lv6rstfvz22uA new 3D map shows how waste heat from the London Underground could warm buildings across the City — including many Square Mile churches. A creative step toward a more sustainable future. 🔗 https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/3d-map-shows-how-the-london-underground-could-warm-the-citys-historic-churches-82542/ #SquareMileChurches #Sustainability #CityOfLondon30 Jul 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv6rstfvz22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3ltezprtuik2x🔥 See London’s energy like never before! Our final @MappingEnergy exhibition is live at the Green Skills Hub, 61 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1JU 🌍 Featuring a 3D heat map of the city + stunning church models made by schools across London. 📍 On now – come by! #MappingEnergy #LondonSchools #ClimateEducation07 Jul 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltezprtuik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lmweuiptps2qTucked just outside the old City walls, St Botolph’s Without Aldgate has been a place of welcome for centuries. One fun fact? Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, got married here in 1683. A little piece of literary history hidden in plain sight. 📚📖 📷Hannah Spedding16 Apr 2025 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmweuiptps2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lmttamwhpk2o📣 Discover woodcarving with Master Carver Takako Jin in our KS4 Heritage Crafts Workshops! Learn from a pro who's worked at Buckingham Palace & won the 2024 BADA Art Prize. 📧 Schools: register now at contact.squaremilechurches@london.anglican.org15 Apr 2025 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmttamwhpk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lmfbpfu5222s🌿 Volunteer opportunity! Help 34 historic London churches reach Net Zero. Get free training, shadow energy audits & write your own decarbonisation report — all focused on heritage buildings. 📩 Interested? Email Laurie Dighton: contact.squaremilechurches@london.anglican.org #Heritage #GreenJobs09 Apr 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfbpfu5222shttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lmadhzgfpk2u✨ Discover St Bartholomew the Great — London’s oldest parish church, founded in 1123. Hidden in Smithfield, it survived the Great Fire & the Blitz, and even starred in Four Weddings, Shakespeare in Love & The Crown. A true medieval gem in the City.07 Apr 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmadhzgfpk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3llyqahxqz22l☀️ The sun is shining on St Mary-le-Bow! 🌸 Spring is in full bloom in the heart of the City of London, and this gorgeous cherry blossom is stealing the show. With blue skies, historic architecture, & a touch of greenery, it's the perfect spot to pause and soak in the beauty🌿🌷04 Apr 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyqahxqz22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3llgleltiyc2h🔥 Step into history with Wren & the Great Fire! 🔥 Explore how London rose from the ashes through interactive education visits in the City’s iconic churches. Perfect for schools & groups! 📅 Book now: squaremilechurches.co.uk/education/ #WrenAndTheGreatFire #SchoolTrips28 Mar 2025 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgleltiyc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lknybeknm22dDiscover Hannah Brace’s remarkable story! After her husband’s death in 1674, she took over their glazing business, helping rebuild London after the Great Fire. Her work on St Bride’s Church highlights the vital but overlooked role of women in history.18 Mar 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknybeknm22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/squaremilechurches.bsky.social/post/3lkazca4bi32o🐶⛪ Did you know? St Mary Abchurch once had dog kennels built into the high pews on the south side! Until 1957, churchgoers could bring their furry friends along for services. 📷 Hannah Spedding #LondonHistory #London #SquareMile #Heritage #ChurchHistory13 Mar 2025 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:yflovxxpsxpcf2bmdw6eox3q/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkazca4bi32o