Visited June 2014
Not much remains of the churchyard of this simply gorgeous spot, which lies just to the north of London Bridge, between the Monument and the Tower. The church dates from before the Fire of London in 1666, and was repaired to a design by Christopher Wren after the Fire. It was damaged in the Blitz in 1941, and never rebuilt. After the War, it was decided to turn it into a park managed by the City of London, opening in 1970 in and around the standing ruins of the church. There are some gravestones around the walls, all dating from before the 1850s when the churchyard was closed to burials.
This is a wonderful place to visit, and highly recommended for a visit - there might not be many gravestones to look at, but the atmosphere and ruins are an oasis in the busy City.
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