Inscription
Site of Grey Friars Monastery, 1225 - 1538.
The Corporation of the City of London
Site: Christ's Hospital and Grey Friars Monastery (2 memorials)
EC1, Newgate Street
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Grey Friars Monastery
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Greyfriars Monastery
A monastery was established here by the grey-habited Franciscans. Following t...
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Grey Friars Monastery
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Corporation of the City of London
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