One of the Bow Bells of the church of St Mary le Bow. Artist: Unknown

One of the Bow Bells of the church of St Mary le Bow. Artist: Unknown

1-230-780 - Reproduced by permission of Historic England/Heritage Images

One of the Bow Bells of St Mary le Bow, one of Sir Christopher Wren's churches, destroyed in World War II. The bell was cast in the period of Robert Green, rector, whose name is on the bell. To be born within the sound of Bow Bells is said to make one a true Londoner.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Sir Christopher Wren: British: Architect, engraver
  2. Robert Green: British: Clergyman, rector of St Mary-le-Bow

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Society & Culture Music


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5043x3791
File Size : 56,010kb


Aliases

  1. CC73/2089
  1. 0250000300
  1. 1-230-780
  1. 1230780
  1. 300
  1. A3
  1. CC73/2089


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