Historical Places of Interest around Fleet Street
One of London’s most historic thoroughfares, Fleet Street is surrounded by streets packed with stories, surprises and historic gems. The street gets its name from River Fleet which it crosses via a small island at present day Ludgate Circus. Today, the river is almost completely covered however, there is one point at the corner of Saffron Hill and Greville Sdtreet on Fleet Street where one can see it. In this blog, we will discuss some of the places of tourist interest on Fleet Street. While you are buying holiday money on Fleet Street, make sure to take a walk along Fleet Street to marvel at its historical wonders!
ST DUNSTAN-IN-THE-WEST
This church has been named after the 10th Century Saint Dunstan who was the archbishop of Canterbury. The first church on this site is thought to have been built here between 988-1070AD. The current building dates back to the 1830s. The Roman orthodox chapel, the statues and monuments along with the chiming clock with figures of giants make the place definitely worth visiting when you go to buy travel money in Camden.
CUTLER’S HALL
The terracotta Frieze by Benjamin Creswick on the outer wall of Cutler’s Hall facing Warwick Lane displays cutlers working their craft. The stained-glass window, the livery room and the court room are among the other interesting features of the Cutler’s Hall. When you are visiting Cutler’s Hall, you can get best money exchange rates on Fleet Street at FX Currency London.
DR JOHNSON’S HOUSE
A charming 300-year-old townhouse lived in by Dr Samuel Johnson, the writer, writ, lexicographer, the Father of the English Dictionary, Dr Johnson’s House is a research library that boasts of a wealth of original features and period artefacts. Enjoy a slice of English Literary History while you order online currency exchange at Fleet Street.
ST BRIDE’S CHURCH CRYPT MUSEUM
Known as the museum of Fleet Street, the current St Bride’s was reconstructed following bomb damage during WWII. Excavations at the time of rebuilding revealed the site had previously unknown Roman origins. The city’s first printing press was on this site. The museum inside the crypt displays clay pots and pipes, coins and fire-distorted fragments of the old church's bells. Get an eyeful of medieval history while you buy travel money in Camden.
WHITEFRIARS CRYPT
The remains of the Whitefriars Monastery from the 13th century had been buried for centuries. A hidden cellar is all that remains of the monastery. The Carmelite Order of the White Friars (named for their white cloaks) once owned a large stretch of land between Fleet Street and the river Thames. Post dissolution of monasteries, the crypt was converted into a coal cellar. It eventually got buried under centuries of reconstruction and was unearthed in 1985 to be restored in 1920. While visiting the crypt, if you wish to exchange currency, find the best money exchange rates on Fleet Street at FX Currency.
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How to Reach Us:
Address: 98 Fleet Street EC4Y 1DE
Nearest Bus Station: Ludgate Circus. Bus Routes: 168, 253, 27, 274, 29, 31, 88 (30 m approx.)
Nearest Train Station: City Thameslink
Nearest Tube Station: Farringdon Station
Plan your Travel: https://tfl.gov.uk/
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Boarding Bus Stop: Museum Street
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Boarding Tube Station: Embankment
Boarding Bus Stop: Tottenham Hale- Waterloo Bridge
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Reach us in just 5 minutes by walk via Ludgate Hill.