Building    From 1191  To 1643

Paul's Cross

Categories: Religion

Sermons had been preached at Paul's Cross since at least the 12th century. In 1449 Bishop Kemp had it rebuilt and it remained in that form until in 1643 the puritanical Long Parliament ordered its destruction. It was an open octagonal booth with a pitched roof on top of which stood a cross. In 1874 the foundations of the Cross were discovered.

The New York Times of 5 November 1910 carries a report of the opening ceremony for the memorial and gives some details of the history of the Cross.

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Paul's Cross

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Paul's Cross

{Inscribed on the stone at the centre of this octagonal paving arrangement:} ...

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Paul's Cross and the Richards family

The figure on top is St Paul, of course.

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Church of Christ Scientist - SW1

Church of Christ Scientist - SW1

A Grade II listed building designed in the Byzantine Revival style by Robert Fellowes Chisholm. In its heyday it had congregations of up to 1400, but as attendance diminished, they moved to a small...

Building, Religion

1 memorial
John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester

John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester

Born Yorkshire.  Opposed Henry VIII's self-appointment as head of the Church of England.  Result: decapitation on Tower Hill.

Person, Execution, Politics & Administration, Religion

2 memorials
St Marys Newington

St Marys Newington

In 1720 the old church was demolished, all but the clock tower, and rebuilt, incorporating the tower. 1793 the church was enlarged to accommodate the increased congregation, extending 25 feet to th...

Building, Property, Religion

1 memorial
Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester

Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester

Charles Richard Sumner KG was a Church of England bishop. Consecrated  Bishop of Winchester in 1827. In 1869 he resigned his seat, but continued to live at the official residence in Farnham until h...

Person, Religion

1 memorial
Archbishop Charles Manners-Sutton

Archbishop Charles Manners-Sutton

Born Charles Manners.  In 1762 his father added Sutton to the family surname following an inheritance.  Archbishop of Canterbury 1805 - 1828.  Died at home, Lambeth Palace.

Person, Religion

1 memorial