Temple Church
Walking through a tiny path to the church modelled on the Templars church of Jerusalem I found a piece of calm behind the hub of central London. The river fleet ran along side this location. London began at a convenient width of river Thames, not so narrow boats cannot pass through and not so wide a bridge cannot be built to join North and South. This is a similar logic to the setting up of Rome on the river Tiber. The dome of St Paul’s however takes its inspiration from Florence. Modern art dotted around the city, the sculpture above by Anthony Gormley reminds that geology is constant. Our need to find a way to mark our passage through this tidal city is another constant. The early churches date back to the Saxons, in the 12th Century London had 126 to glorify God. However it is the Roman wall that even to this day defines London. With the port of Dowgate near the river where the wine was brewed, the mosaic floors found at Leadenhall and the traces of the central temple to the god of Light Mithras at Cornhill, the flow of light defines London. Captured by Turner, Canaletto and the iPhones of those walking along the embankment. All of human life is here. A true city.
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This looked like a lovely walk through calm London, Lita. I liked the figure sculpture shot in particular. So much to learn about geology, and we need to roam more to discover more of it. Hope you are well so far this year 😊
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Great architecture.
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It struck me too. It’s amazing the feats of architecture that were achieved with not much technology! Hope you are well. Enjoy Easter.
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The only way to know London is to walk it. Someone, a poet, took me on my first London walk, from Bloomsbury to South Bank. And I’ve never forgotten it.
I love the history on every London street. Great post, thank you!
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Thank you. There are so many layers to London. I agree. Until I started walking through London I did not truly see it. I’m so thrilled you had a memorable walk through this city. It’s great especially when the sun shines!
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