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The Vanished Churches of the City of London.

Authors :
Cobb, Gerald
Source :
History Today; Mar1952, Vol. 2 Issue 3, p198-204, 7p
Publication Year :
1952

Abstract

The article discusses the destruction of parish churches in the City of London, England, up to 1940. It comments on reasons behind destruction, including a shift of the population to the suburbs, a lack of appreciation of the churches' architecture, and road and bridge construction. Several demolished churches are considered, including St. Christopher-le-Stocks, St. Benet Fink, and St. Michael's, Crooked Lane. The author notes that many of the demolished churches were designed by English architect Christopher Wren.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
2
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
74650956