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London off the beaten track - The Temple
2009.11.09
I thought that as this is about a place in the Da Vinci Code I would start with some slightly mysteries shots!
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I thought that as this is about a place in the Da Vinci Code I would start with some slightly mysteries shots!
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The round tower is modeled on St John of Jerusalem
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The round tower is modeled on St John of Jerusalem
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Turn the other way and it is just as tranquil!
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Turn the other way and it is just as tranquil!
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legal buildings
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legal buildings
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rather nice and very quiet - and yet just yards away from busy Fleet Street
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rather nice and very quiet - and yet just yards away from busy Fleet Street
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Nice old facade - and in this shop you can buy all the trappings of the legal profession - wigs and gowns and all that!
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Nice old facade - and in this shop you can buy all the trappings of the legal profession - wigs and gowns and all that!
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I often wonder how many people go round on the Circle Line and haven't a cue why the stop between Embankment and Blackfriars is called Temple.
The reason is the famous (especially after Dan Brown's book!) Temple Church which lies hidden between Fleet Street and the River. The Church is surrounded by old buildings, courtyards and gardens. All used by members of the legal profession - Barristers in particular (Barristers are Advocates in English! not to be confused with Barristas! - Oh dear - sorry!!)
The Temple Church was built by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks founded to protect pilgrims on their way to and from Jerusalem in the 12th century. The Church is in two parts: the Round and the Chancel. I could not get in on this visit as there was a wedding about to start but it is an interesting space - quite atmospheric when you are in there!
