A cherub decorates the back entrance of Trinity Church. The cherub originally adorned the St. Mary-le-Bow church which was located in London’s East End. This church was designed and built by Christopher Wren. It was completed in 1680 but was destroyed during the German Blitz in May 1941 during World War II.
Trinity Church was the sister church to St. Mary-le-Bow and pledged $50,000 to the London congregation to rebuild the parish. The cherub had been found in the rubble of the destroyed church. After the London church was rebuilt around 1963-1964, the cherub was presented to Trinity Church.
Historical Marker Inscription
The cherub above is a gift to Trinity Church from the Church of St. Mary le Bow in London which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1680 and was destroyed in an air raid on May 10, 1941. The cherub survived the bombing and was presented to Trinity Church on June 11, 1964
Location
40° 42’ 30.492” N, 74° 0’ 45.180” W
78 Trinity Pl, New York, NY 10038, United States
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