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St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Creator: Unknown
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St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, 1824, (1897). Built in 1672, St Brides in the City of London is one of Christopher Wrens churches built to replace those destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]
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Cassell Company Ltd Christopher Christopher Wren Fleet Street George Walter George Walter Thornbury Old And New London Publisher Sir Christopher Sir Christopher Wren Spire St Bride Thornbury Wren St Brides Church
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This print captures the majestic St. Brides Church in Fleet Street, London, dating back to 1824. The church was built by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 as part of his ambitious project to reconstruct churches destroyed during the devastating Great Fire of 1666. The image showcases the impressive exterior of St. Brides, with its towering spire reaching towards the heavens. Its elegant architecture reflects both the grandeur of seventeenth-century design and the resilience of British craftsmanship. Taken from Walter Thornbury's publication "Old and New London" in 1897, this photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages traversed cobbled streets lined with historic buildings. It transports us back to a time when religion played a central role in society and St. Brides Church stood as an emblematic symbol of Christian faith. As we admire this monochrome snapshot, we are reminded not only of its architectural significance but also its cultural importance within Victorian England. This visual treasure serves as a testament to our rich heritage and invites us to appreciate how historical landmarks like St. Brides continue to shape our modern landscape.
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