In the middle of the city, between the Monument and Tower Hill, lies St Dunstan in the East. I got off at Monument Station as I had not yet seen memorial for the Great Fire in London. The Fire happened in 1666 and the medieval city within the Roman walls burned for three days, leaving little but ashes behind.
Monument to remember the Great Fire @London
Just a block away, I caught a glimpse of The Shard on the other side of the Thames. It is really impressive to have old and new standing so close to each other.
The Shard @London
But the same goes, of course, for St Dunstan in the East. This church looks back on a very long history, as it was built around 1100 during the reign of Henry I of England. Much was added and repaired over time, but in the end the Great Fire of London reached it as well.
calm oasis @St Dunstan in the East
St Dunstan was not fully rebuilt afterwards, rather just restored to functionality. Finally WWII happened and with it came the end for St Dunstan, by then already an Anglican parish church and no longer Roman Catholic. The ruins were left standing and eventually turned into a garden.
a garden to sit and relax @St Dunstan in the East
benches for the weary @St Dunstan in the East
No glass is left in any of the windows, just nature slowly stealing back its claim.
flowers in the window @St Dunstan in the East
Even dogs are allowed to take a rest here. St Dunstan in the East is a fine place in the coty for a little peace and quiet after all the hustle and bustle outside. The many trees provide shade on hot days and there are enough benches for everyone to find a seat. Yours, Pollybert
even dogs are allowed @St Dunstan in the East
