An Anglo-Saxon church on this site was recorded in the Domesday Book. It was almost certainly made of wood and was later rebuilt in stone. On the night of 7 February 1841, the church was almost completely destroyed by fire. The present building was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, and was consecrated on 21st November 1844.
This image shows the porch and doorway which were rescued after the fire.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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St Giles Camberwell
Venerated as the first-recorded British Christian martyr. Traditionally believed to have been beheaded in Verulamium (modern St Albans) sometime during the 3rd or 4th century. His attributes are: ...
Church recorded since the 13th century. Destroyed in the Great Fire 1666, rebuilt by Wren, demolished 1841 so that Threadneedle Street could be widened.
Lay brother at London Charterhouse. Taken Taken to Newgate Prison, chained and left to starve to death.
Cleric. Born near All Hallows, Barking. He served successively as Bishop of Chichester, Ely and Winchester, and oversaw the translation of the King James Version of the Bible.
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