After the Great Fire of London in 1666 St Bride's was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren, one of his most expensive and elaborate churches.

Since the sixteenth century the area was particularly associated with printing and latterly newspaper-making, so that St Bride's became known as the journalists' church. During the Blitz the church was fire-bombed on the night of 29th December, 1940, and the nave was completely destroyed.

In 1953 the work of reconstruction began, and the beautifully restored church was rededicated, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, on 19th December 1957.

Since then St Bride's has established itself as the church for the media industry, and for the commercial firms who have moved to Fleet Street in recent years. It retains strong City links, has built up an enviable musical reputation, and is home to thriving Sunday congregations, as well as being a major tourist landmark. Our aim in our 50th Anniversary years is not only to look backwards in commemoration but also ahead to the future, as we seek to develop and extend our ministry to our various constituencies.