parishes had little impact on the reconstruction of the City Churches and St. Bride’s,
mentioned previously, “an irretrievable loss to the City and to the nation’s architectural
daily communal life as places of worship and historical association with some being
The plan also noted that churches, in addition to museums, public libraries and schools, served a local social life and community need that was necessary for the growth and revitalization of the city.
published a report on the preliminary draft proposals for the post-war reconstruction
conditions, rehabilitation of the city’s commerce, and “preservation of the City’s
from what was proposed at Plymouth, however, as this plan advocated for the retention of the City Churches for future rebuilding. Their stated intent for the plan was to “see the return of the City at the earliest possible date for those businesses which have been displaced by enemy action, and to assist in every way within our City Churches were London. The Bishop of London. City Churches County of London Plan
London. Improvements and Town Planning Committee. Report: Preliminary Draft Proposals for PostWar Reconstruction Ibid.