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All Hallows Barking-by-the-Tower

Byward Street, London EC3R 5BJ, England
020 7481 2928
Ranked #272 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: All Hallows By The Tower church was founded in 675 AD and has played an intricate part in London life and world history. US President, John Quincy...... more » Owner description: All Hallows By The Tower church was founded in 675 AD and has played an intricate part in London life and world history. US President, John Quincy Adams, was married in All Hallows, for example. The site boosts a Brass Rubbing Centre, one of only two such centers in London. « less
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Kilmaley
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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All Hallows Church is located next to The Tower of London. On the street below the church is a small shopping area where there are food and toilet facilities available. The church is not massive, but when you enter it's doors there is no doubt that it was conceived by Christopher Wren. An ancient Saxon arch has been preserved in... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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241 helpful votes 241 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010

Nice church with a crypt museum. I’ve liked particularly the cross that look like is suspended on the windows if you saw this from the opposite of the altar. The stained glasses are cool like the crypt altar. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2010
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I'd avoided visiting this church as I knew that it had been gutted in the blitz, so I was suprised to find that I'd spent well over an hour looking at the brilliant collection of finds and furnishings on show giving a panorama of London's history, starting from roman sculpture and mosaics in the crypt, viking monsters and saxon architecture,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2010
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