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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Paul's Cross
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Paul's Cross
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Father Jack Holden
From St James's we learn that on the porch wall of St James' Church (whose spire you can see just to the east of Father Jack's plaque) is a board which lists Jack Holden as the vicar of the Church ...
1 memorial
London Oratory
Popularly known as the Brompton Oratory. Founded the year after Cardinal Newman established the Birmingham Oratory.
1 memorial
Deptford Friends' Meeting House
It is believed that William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, also worshipped at this Quaker house. Demolished 1807.
1 memorial
St Dunstan
Born near Glastonbury. Active around 930 - 960. Patron saint of armourers, goldsmiths, locksmiths, and jewellers. His feast day is May 19th.
1 memorial
Three Crown Court church, Wheeler Street
About 1750 this French Hugeonot church joined La Patente church in Hanbury Street.
1 memorial