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St James Garlickhythe, Upper Thames Street, City of London: detail of the lantern surmounting the belfry

RIBA Ref No RIBA6851
Architect/DesignerWren, Sir Christopher (1632-1723)
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1683
Image Date1957
ViewExterior
StyleBaroque
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/CHU/800 (ES4029)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectChurches ; Belfries, bell towers ; Spires
NOTES: This church, known as 'Wren's Lantern', suffered relatively minor damage during World War II, repairs to which were carried out in 1954. Such works led to the discovery of death-watch beetle in the roof timbers, and the Church was closed until 1963.
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