A church was first built on the site in Saxon times. It was restored by St Dunstan in 950 AD. Badly damaged by the Great Fire, it was patched up and then a steeple by Wren was added in 1701. In 1817 it was rebuilt incorporating Wren's tower. The tower also survived the WW2 Blitz but not much else did. After the war it was decided not to rebuild the church. Instead the ruins have been turned into a charming public garden, opened in 1971.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St Dunstan in the East
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St Dunstan in the East
The church of St Dunstan in the East stood on this site from ancient times. S...
St Dunstans College
{In the spiral:} In 1466 the school attached to the church of St Dunstan in t...
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Hanserd Knollys
Non-conformist minister. Born Lincolnshire. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
1 memorial
German Lutheran church in London
The history of the German Lutheran Church in London began in earnest with many craftsmen from Hamburg coming here after the Great Fire of 1666 to help in the rebuilding. They were granted the site...
2 memorials
Samuel Squire
Church of England bishop and historian. Born Wiltshire. Rector of St Annes, Soho. Died Harley Street.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Baron Friedrich von Hügel
Theologian. Born Florence, Italy. son of an Austrian nobleman/diplomat. Died London.
1 memorial