St Bartholomew-the-Great, Priory church in Smithfield, City of London, England.
The Norman church features cylindrical stone pillars, pointed arches, and a twelfth-century central tower containing the original Priory seal.
Founded in 1123 by Rahere, a courtier of King Henry I, the church survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the Great Fire of London.
The church maintains regular worship services, including Choral Evensong performances every Sunday, continuing a centuries-old Anglican tradition.
The church opens Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with specific hours on Sundays during religious services.
Benjamin Franklin worked as a journeyman printer in the church's Lady Chapel during the 1720s before his departure to America.
Location: City of London
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Norman architecture
Website: http://www.greatstbarts.com/
Made from material: brick
Email: dministrator@greatstbarts.com
Website: http://greatstbarts.com
GPS coordinates: 51.51887,-0.09966
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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