Londons Historical Churches , Walbrook to Cheapside

s we visit some historical churches in the City of London.

We will meet at Sir John Hawkshaw (Wetherspoons) on the forecourt of Cannon Street Station for a hot drink at 10.45 am, leaving at 11.15 am to visit our first church which is the nearby St Stephen Walbrook, the most famous of Wren’s churches.

{ It was the 300 year anniversary of Sir Christopher Wren who died on 25/2/1723}

The walk then continues towards Tower Hill, Aldgate and Austin Friars, stopping at various churches on the way, and ends at St Mary-Le-Bow in Cheapside

St Mary-le-Bow is internationally famous for its bells, which also feature in the nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons’. According to legend, Dick Wittington heard the bells calling him back to the city in 1392, leading him to become Lord Mayor. Traditionally, anyone born within earshot of the bells was considered to be a true Londoner, or Cockney.

Afterwards we will go to the Lamb & Trotter in Little Britain for lunch {this needs to be booked, please advise if you want lunch} or you can bring your own.

Farringdon, Barbican & St Paul’s stations are less than 10 minutes’ walk away.

£6 meet up fee, please pay on arrival and have the right change

If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone}

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