1,000 years of Belonging

Name: 1,000 years of Belonging
Start: 2026-06-03T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-03T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Holy Sepulchre Church

Talk exploring the people and places in the benefice of St Sepulchre without Newgate

1,000 years of Belonging

Talk exploring the people and places in the benefice of St Sepulchre without Newgate

Wednesday 3^rd June

14.30 - 15.30

Activity Type

Talk
Free

Neighbourhood

City of London

Audience

Built environment professionals
College and university students
Local residents
People over 55

Come along to hear all about this key building of belonging in the heart of the city, including:
- Our connections to Newgate prison and Old Bailey, including short film of the possible entrance to secret tunnel
- Our American links with Captain John Smith, Roger Williams, Major Andre...
- Our twelve bells, the Bells of Old Bailey melting during the great fire, including short film going up the staircase to the tower, ringing platform and the roof

We will also include details from 2+ year research process, including:
- Key facts about Christchurch Grey Friars, Postman's Park etc
- Evidence of Wren's involvement and current research validation
and more!