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Sermons were held here, following London's 1640 fire, commemorating the church's narrow escape. 24 years later however, in the Great Fire, St Magnus was second to perish. Today's church, though much altered internally, was the work of Sir Christopher Wren.

The church is dedicated to St Magnus the Martyr, earl of Orkney, who died on 16 April 1118. Magnus had a reputation for piety and gentleness and was canonised in 1135. Although since the 13th Century the churches dedication was disputed until the Bishop of London confirmed it's dedication in 1926.