This beauty is the oldest parish church in London, founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123. It is still an active church, but has also had its moments of media fame, appearing in a number of films and tv shows, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Shakespeare in Love.
St Bartholomew the Great, Cloth Fair, London, March 2021
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 March 2021
Posted as part of Photo a Week
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Travel with Intent 
One fact that blows me away is that the bells that are rung today are the same that were installed in 1510, so to hear them is to hear what what 16th century Londoners would have heard.
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Yes, bells are amazing. I love hearing them ring. And as you say, they are singing history
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Hi Debbie –
I have nominated you for Outstanding Blogger! There is absolutely no pressure to participate. I just wanted you to know that you are appreciated and someone out there (me) thinks your blog is outstanding. :)
https://suitcasey.blog/2021/03/18/the-outstanding-blogger-award/
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Many thanks Casey, very kind of you. I’m delighted that you enjoy my blog. I don’t actively accept awards now, but I do appreciate your kind thoughts.
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A real beauty, as you say.
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Amazing that it is still in service, great to hear this. I can only imagine how many people this beautiful church has helped in good and hard times
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One I haven’t seen….what a venerable old building
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It’s about 50m off our walk from Farringdon to Camera club!
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And I’ve never noticed it….
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This is one of my favourite London churches. Well, one of many actually.
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I recognise it but don’t know if it’s because of the time I lived in London or because I’ve seen it on screen.
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Very historic Church .
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Fabulous building 🙂 🙂
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