St John Zachary, Medieval church site at Gresham Street, City of London, England.
The former church grounds now contain a multilevel garden with mature trees, benches, a lawn area, and a decorative fountain near Gresham Street.
First mentioned in records from 1181, St John Zachary church stood until its complete destruction during the Great Fire of London in 1666.
William Byngham, who served as vicar from 1424, established the first teacher training college in England while leading the congregation.
The garden, accessible from Gresham Street, provides public seating areas and green spaces for visitors and workers in the financial district.
Fire watchers established the initial garden in 1941, which later received recognition as the Best Garden on a Blitzed Site in 1950.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51610,-0.09556
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:05
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