St Clement Danes (London, Great Britain)
St Clement Danes
St Clement Danes (RAF) is a historic Anglican church on the Strand in central London, best known as the Central Church of the Royal Air Force (RAF). Standing on a small traffic island opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, it is one of the capital’s most recognisable churches, with a history stretching back more than a thousand years. A place of worship has stood on this site since at least the 9th century, traditionally associated with Danish settlers who gave the church its name. Combining Wren’s architectural legacy, a moving history of wartime destruction and restoration, and a continuing role in the musical and commemorative life of the RAF, St Clement Danes offers a distinctive setting for concerts and cultural events in the heart of London.