Southwark Cathedral - London, UK
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N 51° 30.382 W 000° 05.416
30U E 701924 N 5710151
This sign highlights that Southwark Cathedral is the oldest gothic church building in London.
Waymark Code: WMDVNW
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/27/2012
Views: 11
This sign reads:
"Southwark Cathedral
For over 1,000 years Christians have worshipped here.
AD 606 - a convent
AD 1106 - a priory
AD 1540 - a parish church
AD 1905 - a cathedral
The oldest gothic church building in London.
Gower, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Massinger, Fletcher, Alleyn,
Jonson, Harvard, Bishop Andrewes, and Dickens are among those associated with this church."
Type of Historic Marker: painted steel plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Pool of London
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1006
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