St Martin-in-the-Fields Church is an architectural gem that is positioned on the edge of London’s Trafalgar Square. 2026 marks the 300th anniversary of the church. St Martin’s Archivist, Louisa Price who will take us on a virtual tour of this masterpiece and showcase collection objects. She will share stories about the people who have inhabited the parish and talk about the history of this architectural landmark—from the Roman period, to the 13th century, and finally to the construction in 1726 of the present building. Ms. Price will explore the church’s prestigious musical history and document the parish’s commitment to social justice. Reverend Dick Sheppard (vicar from 1914 to 1927) first affirmed St Martin’s commitment to be ‘The Church of the Ever Open Door’ by welcoming in WW1 soldiers and using the church’s resources to care for the poor and vulnerable.

Louisa Price is the Archivist at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London. She has worked in a variety of Museums in New Zealand and England, caring for social history collections ranging from medals and aeroplane engines, to tennis racquets and teacups. For eight years she was curator of the Charles Dickens Museum in London and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees for Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire.

Zoom Live
Wednesday, April 15 | 2:00 p.m. (ET)

$15 members; $25 non-members and guests