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The Great Fire
The stones of St. Paul's flew from the building, the lead melting down the streets in
a stream
....
God grant mine eyes may never behold the like
....
Above 10
,
000 homes
all in one flame, the noise and crackling and thunder of the impetuous flames, the
shrieking of women and children, the hurry of the people, the fall of the towers,
houses, and churches was like a hideous storm
.
—John Evelyn, eyewitness
The church usually hosts Wednesday lunch-time concerts from 13:15-14:00; you can
bring a bag lunch.
Alongside the church is a rare contemporary statue of Queen Elizabeth I. Surviving
from her reign, this 1586 depiction of Elizabeth is as accurate as anything we have. The
scepter and orb symbolize her religious and secular authority.
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Continue east on Fleet Street. A half-block past Fetter Lane, turn left through a covered
alleyway (at #167, immediately across from #54). Follow signs through the narrow lanes
directing you to
Dr. Johnson's House.
