Bishopsgate was one of the eastern gates in London's former defensive wall. The gate's name is traditionally attributed to Earconwald, who was Bishop of London in the 7th century. It was first …

The London Wall Walk follows the original line of the City Wall for much of its length, from the royal fortress of the Tower of London to the Museum of London, situated in the modern high …

During the Middle Ages they formed part of a long street that ran inside the wall from Cripplegate to Moorgate, Bishopsgate and Aldgate, and largely still exists under different names. Outside …

Feb 24, 2022 · Based on archaeological research, we now believe that there were six Roman gates, and seven double gates by the Medieval period. The seven double-gates of London …

It was then necessary to create main gates in the wall for each of the roads leading out of the city, at what were later named Ludgate, Newgate, Cripplegate, Bishopsgate and Aldgate. Another …

May 5, 2021 · Bishopsgate was burnt down by the Yorkists, who attacked London in 1471 during the Wars of the Roses. It was rebuilt by merchants in exchange for steelyard privileges. …

One of the largest of the Jews' synagogues in London was built by Davies, in 1838, in Great St. Helen's, Bishopsgate. It is in rich Italian style, with an open loggia of three arches, resting …

Sep 13, 2022 · From St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Gardens, exit the courtyard and turn left onto Old Broad Street then right onto London Wall (formerly Wormwood Street). Continue on …

The Lookout is 8 Bishopsgate’s 50th floor viewing gallery. Witness uninterrupted views of the City’s iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers, and historic architecture admission-free.

Apr 13, 2013 · The Seven Gates of London. Aldgate – leading to Colchester and Essex; Bishopsgate – leading to Shoreditch and up towards Cambridge along the old Ermine Street; …