London’s historical churches
Hidden away in a 1960s housing estate in Forest Hill, South London, you will find something that looks very out of place: the top of a City of London church spire. Not only that, but one designed by none other than Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London. But how did a 340 […]
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Approaching St Stephen Walbrook from the North, it looks relatively ordinary with its fairly typical tower and unadorned exterior. From the East or West you may spot a large green dome: a clue to what lies behind the facade. Go inside however and you will be blown away: St Stephen Walbrook is widely considered Wren’s
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In Barking you can find the remains of one of Anglo-Saxon England’s most significant buildings, but one that has been largely forgotten: Barking Abbey. It is one of the oldest Christian sites in the country and has played host to both Kings and Saints. If you find yourself in Barking, it is worth paying a
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St Bartholomew the Great, London’s oldest parish church, is hands down one my favourite historical spots in London. The history here is palpable. I was lucky enough to be shown round by Marcus Walker, the rector and so in this post are my favourite stories and secrets of the church. But first, a quick introduction
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Turn off the busy Strand onto Savoy Hill and not only will the noise levels dramatically drop but you will find a beautiful Tudor church, dating from 1515. It is called Savoy Chapel or the King’s Chapel of the Savoy. I talk about it very regularly on my Strand: Power, Wealth and Empire tour, so
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