HISTORY UK • February 14, 2011The parish church here used to be known as the Church of Sea Captains, and allegedly there are 75 of them buried in the cemetery. Captain Cook was one of the many mariners who worshipped here.
HISTORY UK • January 17, 2011The unusual name comes from the maypole that stood taller than the church spire here for many years, until it was pulled down after the infamous Evil May Day riots of 1517.
Londonist • September 19, 2011Go inside and look along the north wall. It clearly leans outwards at the top. This was caused by the IRA bomb, which exploded on Bishopsgate in the 1990s.
Kevan D. • January 9, 2013"At the time of the Great Plague about 150 bodies were interred here daily, and several extra grounds were provided for the parish." A plague pit is beneath the area now dedicated to dog walking.
Lauren K. • August 28, 2017Friendly staff and gorgeous building. Free meditation classes. Good to poke your head in during Open House London: http://bit.ly/2vkisvS
Chris B. • November 29, 2012Who do we have to complain to get 4sq super users responsible of Rotherhithe area to know we are not part of Camberwell? Buy a new map!
Kevan D. • July 11, 2016According to the church's website, the mysterious stone pyramid in the grounds was originally intended to be mounted on the building's roof.
Rune B. • November 29, 2019Yes, non-norwegians are welcome, though most services are held in Norwegian.
Andrew S. • May 11, 2012It's closing down at the end of Dec 2012. And who knows if the building will survive once it is sold.
HISTORY UK • January 17, 2011This barge is London’s only floating church. It’s been here since 2003, brought by Dutch Christians offering spiritual wealth to bankers who think they have it all.
HISTORY UK • January 17, 2011Botolph is an obscure English saint from the 7th century, and patron saint of travellers. Hence his churches can often be found near old city gates, such as Aldgate, once London’s eastern gateway.
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