Samuel Pepys climbed the tower of All Hallows to look upon the destruction of the Great Fire. The church, which dates from the 12th-15th centuries, survived the flames but was badly damaged in the Blitz. Thankfully, the font cover, crafted by master woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, was untouched by the bombs. In the crypt there is evidence of Roman paving, and stones from the 7th century Saxon church that stood here.
Source: Britain Express – Attractions
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