St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe Tower
Introduction
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St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe Tower
Image: © PAUL FARMER Taken: 19 Feb 2009
This last 'Wren' church has actually been rebuilt (finished 1961) following war damage. In the 17th century Edward III moved his state robes from the Tower of London to a large building close by, St Andrew's became known for its connection with the Great Wardrobe hence 'by-the-wardrobe'.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.512192
Longitude
-0.1015