Brides Church in London

by Doris
(Wisconsin, USA)

This is one of the most amazing historical sites (and sights) I can think of. It is missed by many people who visit London, and the price is merely a donation to the church. My friend and I contributed the equivalent of about $10 dollars each. Well worth it.

It is an ornate small church, and just the appearance is interesting from the outside.

But the amazing things are the hundreds of years of history dating from early Roman times that is UNDER the church. There are stone pews and a pulpit carved from marble and so much more. Also, there were long rows of skeletons piled high on the side--you were not allowed to enter that area, but you could look.

The Catholic Sister who was our guide said that it was not known whether these people had died as a result of war or one of the major plagues. She said they were still working on trying to find out.

Brides church is also easy to get to from central London (assuming you have good walking shoes).

The best places and sights often are not known to travel agents, or travel agents do not profit from knowing about them. We learned about this church from two nice elderly ladies who saw us trying to figure out a bus schedule.