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The only surviving gateway to the City of London. |
It is a remarkable gateway with an intriguing past. I will endeavour to visit the area, again, in the hopes of getting some better shots.
Welcome to this blog that chronicles my visits, memories and photographs of London: The Unfinished City.
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The only surviving gateway to the City of London. |
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The London Stone, in its new housing, on Cannon Street. |
I first discovered The London Stone back in January 2009, when wandering the streets one evening.
It was hidden in a recess, on Cannon Street, with glass and a metal grate to protect it. The grime, from the passing traffic, had discoloured the protective glass and, although it was lit, it was hard to make out.
I took a photo, just to document what I had seen, and headed on my way.
It was only following some research in to this strange lump of limestone, that I discovered its importance.
I have returned to see the London Stone in its new home, still on Cannon Street, and am pleased to report that it now sits clearly, for everyone to see.
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The remains of St. Mary Aldermanbury church. |
Thursday October 29, 2020
Meandering my way through Holborn on my way toward Euston station, I passed by the remains of St. Mary Aldermanbury church, which is situated beside the City of London Police HQ.
Considering its location within the City of London, it is a tranquil place to sit and relax. The footprint of the church is all that remains, with trees and shrubs having been planted to bring the area to life.
Benches are placed around a small square, so that you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Although only parts of the walls remain, the church lives on... across the Atlantic Ocean.
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"Its origin and purpose still a total mystery." |
Wednesday October 28, 2020.
I have long been an enthusiast of science fiction films and books, with Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey being among my favourites.
I had heard that the original concept for the 'monolith' called for it to be transparent, which would allow for visual effects to be layered onto it. However, when Kubrick saw the finished piece he decided against using it, opting to go with the now famous black basalt 'monolith'.
After a little online searching I found that the original acrylic 'monolith' was on display, in London, so I set about discovering it. I found it, too, affixed to a wall in St. Katharine Docks.