Tower of Church of Saint Augustine
Built by the end of the 13th century. Dedicated to St John after 1660. Church demolished 1797 - 98.
London Borough of Hackney
The Gentle Author has great photos of this tower: outside, inside and the view from.
E8, Mare Street, St John's Church Gardens
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St Augustine's tower
Built as St Augustines by the end of the 13th century, probably on grounds be...
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St Augustine's tower
Hackney Council was created in 1965 from the 3 Metropolitan Borough Councils ...
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St Augustine's tower
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