Temple Bar, City of London
Temple Bar was originally located in the road outside the Royal Courts of Justice to the West of the City of London. It was the last surviving gate into the City when removed in 1878 to make way for increasing traffic.
It was moved to Theobalds Park in Hertfordshire and, many years later, was moved a second time and rebuilt in the current location next to St Paul’s Cathedral.
The former gatehouse is now the Worshipful Company of Architects livery hall and adjoins their main office in Paternoster Lodge. It is, in fact, the smallest livery hall in the City of London.
There is a detailed history in the Wikipedia article.
Aerial view of Temple Bar from the publicly accessible Stone Gallery, below the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral
South Side of Temple Bar
The South side of Temple Bar that, in its original location, faced towards the City of Westminster
Lion holding the English Coat of Arms
Statue of King Charles I
The English Coat of Arms from 1660 – 1689
Statue of King Charles II
Unicorn holding the English Coat of Arms
North Side of Temple Bar
The North side of Temple Bar that, in its original location, faced the City of London
City of London dragon holding the City’s Coat of Arms
Staue of Anne of Denmark
The Coat of Arms of the City of London
Statue of King James I
City of London dragon holding the City’s Coat of Arms
Wooden Gates
These gates would of been closed each night to secure the City of London.
Plaques
360 Virtual Tours
The red bordered images are virtual tours which work just like Google Street View.
Interior of the room above the arch, now used as the Worshipful Company of Architect’s Livery Hall, the smallest in the City of London.
North side
Under the arch
South side
