# Event Details - **Event Name**: London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join a fascinating heritage tour of our Grade II* listed St Mary-at-Finchley , as featured on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow!About this EventCome join us at St Mary-at-Finchley for a tour of our Grade II* listed church and churchyard! This is your chance to be a part of something truly unique in London. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of Finchley’s history. See you there!A quote from Philip Mould, famous art curator and presenter of “Fake or Fortune?”:“The Church and Churchyard Project at St. Mary at Finchley embodies a poignant reclamation of our shared heritage. The planned restoration of the Georgian Sundial, as depicted in the 1793 watercolour by JMW Turner, offers a remarkable opportunity to preserve a remarkably evocative and documented cultural artifact. Such projects are invaluable in keeping our past alive for future generations.”See us on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow at 22:27 minutes.We will be running tours of our church and churchyard at the following times:Saturday 6 June10am and 2pmSunday 7 June 2pmMonday 8 June 10am and 2pmTuesday 9 June 10am and 2pmWednesday 10 June 2pmThursday 11 June 10am and 2pmFriday 12 June 10am and 2pmSaturday 13 June 10am and 2pmSunday 14 June 2pmSt Mary’s will be working in partnership with the London Borough of Barnet and neighbour Barnet Mencap to revitalise Grade II* St Mary’s, the heartof Finchley Church End Conservation Area, to maximise use of the site and improve physical, cultural and digital access for the community.The project involves:-Repair of the leaking roof of the Grade II* listed church and conservation work on seven Grade II listed monuments.-A community garden as a place of peace and refuge. Use of the garden by Barnet Mencap for horticultural learning and social groups. It will help to develop easy-to-read printed and audio heritage guides.-A historic footpath will connect seven local schools and link St Mary’s to the Capital Ring and Dollis Valley paths to form a 5-mile circular route.-Digitisation of the churchyard and burial information will create an interactive map and photographs to give world-wide access to history enthusiasts – the first church in the Diocese of London to take part in the Church of England’s National Burial Survey!-Republishing heritage literature and images from the 13th century onwards will allow St Mary’s to share its fascinating history so it is accessible locally, nationally and internationally. The churchyard’s monuments include an obelisk monument to Major John Cartwright (“Father of Reform”) and a Georgian sundial which features in a 1793 watercolour of St Mary’s by JMW Turner. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/london-festival-of-architecture-and-churches-count-on-nature/100001984561328356 - **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Mary-at-Finchley Church, Hendon Lane, London, UK - **lat**: 51.5996475 - **long**: -0.1976216 - **full address**: St Mary-at-Finchley Church, Hendon Lane, London, UK, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c79b9c8962235e225b44af107c30f9709edad326064db76a0bc03544e270c216-rimg-w1024-h502-dc141a17-gmir.jpg?v=1773036232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! being held? - **A:** London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at St Mary-at-Finchley Church, Hendon Lane, London, UK, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature!? - **A:** London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! is organized by St Mary-at-Finchley. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Some people believe that this was a sacred site in Saxon times. Certainly a church was in existence by the 13th century, when it was known as “The Church of Our Ladye at Fynchesley”.Throughout its life the church has been affected by historical events – ornaments and furnishings were destroyed during the Civil War in the 17th century, and in 1940 a bomb devastated the east end. The oldest visible parts are the tower and north wall. These are predominantly of 15th century date, but include some even older stonework. In the churchyard by the porch are early 18th century tombstones decorated with skulls and cherubs.The churchyard was extended in 1722, and in 1812 there were major roof repairs after the lead covering was stolen. With the arrival of the railway in 1867, Finchley’s population increased rapidly. A new south aisle was built in 1872, and hot water heating and gas lighting were installed. Further extensions were made in 1932. The last major restoration took place in 1953, after the wartime bombing.The church is listed Grade II* and the churchyard contains seven Grade II listed tombs and monuments, including an obelisk monument to Major John Cartwright (“Father of Reform”) and a Georgian sundial which features in a 1793 watercolour of St. Mary’s by JMW Turner." } ] } ] ```