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The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
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The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Also known as All Hallows-by-the-Tower, the church on Byward Street in the City of London was founded in 675 AD and is one of the oldest churches in London. It survived the Great Fire of London in 1666 after Admiral William Penn, (father of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania), had his men from a nearby naval yard demolish surrounding buildings to create firebreaks. During the Great Fire, Samuel Pepys climbed the spire to watch the progress of the blaze: the saddest sight of desolation. It is one of the oldest churches in London. From Old and New London, Vol. II: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York]
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This print captures the timeless beauty of The Church of Allhallows, Barking in 1750. Also known as All Hallows-by-the-Tower, this historic church stands proudly on Byward Street in the City of London. With its origins dating back to 675 AD, it is one of the oldest churches in London. Remarkably, this magnificent structure survived the devastating Great Fire of London in 1666 due to Admiral William Penn's quick thinking. He ordered his men from a nearby naval yard to demolish surrounding buildings, creating firebreaks that saved the church from destruction. During the chaos of the Great Fire, Samuel Pepys climbed up the spire for a vantage point to witness the heartbreaking sight before him – a city engulfed by flames and desolation. The photograph showcases not only an architectural marvel but also serves as a window into history. It transports us back to eighteenth-century England when this medieval church stood tall amidst bustling streets and crowded graveyards. Captured with monochrome elegance by an unknown creator around 1872, this image is part of Walter Thornbury's publication "Old and New London". Its inclusion in this esteemed collection speaks volumes about its significance as both a religious symbol and an enduring piece of British heritage. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded of how faith has endured through centuries within these hallowed walls - witnessing countless lives lived and stories untold.
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