Building    From 1191  To 1643

Paul's Cross

Categories: Religion

Sermons had been preached at Paul's Cross since at least the 12th century. In 1449 Bishop Kemp had it rebuilt and it remained in that form until in 1643 the puritanical Long Parliament ordered its destruction. It was an open octagonal booth with a pitched roof on top of which stood a cross. In 1874 the foundations of the Cross were discovered.

The New York Times of 5 November 1910 carries a report of the opening ceremony for the memorial and gives some details of the history of the Cross.

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Paul's Cross

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Paul's Cross

{Inscribed on the stone at the centre of this octagonal paving arrangement:} ...

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Paul's Cross and the Richards family

The figure on top is St Paul, of course.

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John Matear

John Matear

Territorial Commander of the Salvation Army's United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. He oversees issues related to human trafficking, poverty and general church development.

Person, Religion

1 memorial
Robert Browning Settlement

Robert Browning Settlement

Inspired by East End schemes such as Toynbee Hall, this Settlement was established by Francis Herbert Stead (1857 – 1928, brother of W. T. Stead).  Francis was Congregationalist minister at York St...

Group, Philanthropy, Religion, Social Welfare

2 memorials
Friends of Tyburn

Friends of Tyburn

Catholic group who funded the Tyburn shrine.

Group, Religion

1 memorial