London attractions

Located at the corner of a busy junction, All Hallows by the Tower is the oldest church in the city (dating back to 675) and has a very interesting past. Founded by the Saxons, the church survived the Great Fire - Samuel Pepys watched London burning from the top of the tower. The church prides itself of having celebrated the marriage of John Quince Adams, the sixth president of the United States and was where William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, was baptised. As many other buildings the city, it was partially destroyed during WW2. The church has long links with the Livery companies in London in particularly The Company of Watermen & Lightermen, Company of World Traders and the company of Carmen (in charge of the transport of goods within the City and long distance). Today, the church organises free (collection) regular lunchtime organ recitals on Thursday (13:10). One of the most interesting small churches in London. There are free guided tours of the church most afternoons between 14:00 and 16:00 as well as occasional guided walks in the city. Check the website for further information.



	Sunday 5 September 2010

All Hallows by the Tower **