ONE OF LONDON’S HISTORIC CHURCHES
The present Bow Church was built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire, in 1671. Contrary to his former custom, he did not destroy the old crypt and foundations, but erected his church upon them. When claimed to have found the remains of Roman bricks and pavement in the crypt. The crypt still in existence to-day belonged to the old Norman church, with its bowed arches giving the name of St. Mary de Arcubus, or Bow Church, to the structure. From “de Arcubus” is derived the name of an ancient ecclesiastical court held here, the Court of Arches. The confirmation of newly elected- bishops is still held here. Bow Church possesses many interesting relics, one of which is the ancient seal, with a representation of the tower of the old church. It has the peculiar arched lanthorn, which, lighted at night, guided passengers and possibly vessels, to their destination. Bow Church was a noted place of sanctuary, and from its tower the curfew rang every night.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 8 October 1936, Page 3
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172ONE OF LONDON’S HISTORIC CHURCHES Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 8 October 1936, Page 3
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