This document provides an introduction and guide to places of significance to Emanuel Swedenborg and the New Church in London. It describes Swedenborg's visits to London in the 1700s and his appreciation for England's spirit of freedom. It then summarizes the history and locations of Swedenborg House, the headquarters of the Swedenborg Society, and provides addresses and transportation information. Finally, it briefly outlines sites related to Swedenborg's time in 18th century London.
The document summarizes a lecture about Richard Carlile and his 1825 publication "A Manual of Freemasonry". It describes how Carlile was intrigued by Masonic advertisements as a young man and went on to become a radical political activist. His Manual of Freemasonry, which revealed Masonic rituals and symbols, was controversial but remained continuously in print. The lecture discusses Carlile's radical beliefs and how his Manual contributed to radical ideology.
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, located in southeast England on the River Thames. It is the largest metropolitan area in the European Union and a global financial and cultural center. London has a population of over 8 million in its metropolitan area and is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, with over 300 languages spoken. Several iconic landmarks are located in London, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery, and the British Museum.
The document summarizes several museums in London. It discusses the Victoria and Albert Museum and highlights in its collection such as Italian Renaissance sculpture and works by John Constable. It also briefly describes the National Army Museum covering British military history, the Wallace Collection containing French 18th century paintings and arms, Dover Castle museum telling the history of Dover through artifacts and models, and the Westminster Abbey Museum located within the Abbey discussing English coronations and burials.
British Museum Building Development Frameworkbritishmuseum
This is the British Museum's Building Development Framework, published in May 2014. It outlines the Museum's ambitions for developing and preserving the physical site so the Museum may fulfil its purpose as a museum of the world, for the world.
Museum of the future debate transcriptionbritishmuseum
Transcription of the first Museum of the future debate 'A living building: how could the British Museum best deliver its constant purpose for a changing public?' on Thursday 11 September 2014
The document summarizes 5 of the most famous museums in London: the Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to modern times and is housed in an uninspiring building but has an exciting interior; the British Museum was established in 1753 to document human culture and was the first public museum; the National Gallery has one of the finest collections of European paintings; the Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe located in London; and the Natural History Museum is known for its dinosaur skeletons and opened in 1881.
Temporary exhibitions at the British Museum 1838–2012britishmuseum
This document lists in chronological order the temporary exhibitions at the British Museum in London between 1838 and 2012. It was written by Joanna Bowring. It includes the full range, from early displays of material in a few dedicated cases documented by a slim handlist of objects, to large-scale exhibitions accompanied by fully illustrated catalogues. This was originally published as British Museum Occasional Paper 189.
Welcome to the British Library the world's knowledgemakingma
The British Library aims to house the most comprehensive collection of publications from around the world. It receives a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland. Its Dutch language collections contain over 60,000 titles from the 15th century to present day. The collections grow by around 1,800 titles per year and include prints, maps, and manuscripts covering subjects like art, history, literature and contemporary culture. While there is no single Dutch collection, items can be found across the library in various collections through subject searching and digital resources.
The document summarizes a lecture about Richard Carlile and his 1825 publication "A Manual of Freemasonry". It describes how Carlile was intrigued by Masonic advertisements as a young man and went on to become a radical political activist. His Manual of Freemasonry, which revealed Masonic rituals and symbols, was controversial but remained continuously in print. The lecture discusses Carlile's radical beliefs and how his Manual contributed to radical ideology.
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, located in southeast England on the River Thames. It is the largest metropolitan area in the European Union and a global financial and cultural center. London has a population of over 8 million in its metropolitan area and is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, with over 300 languages spoken. Several iconic landmarks are located in London, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery, and the British Museum.
The document summarizes several museums in London. It discusses the Victoria and Albert Museum and highlights in its collection such as Italian Renaissance sculpture and works by John Constable. It also briefly describes the National Army Museum covering British military history, the Wallace Collection containing French 18th century paintings and arms, Dover Castle museum telling the history of Dover through artifacts and models, and the Westminster Abbey Museum located within the Abbey discussing English coronations and burials.
British Museum Building Development Frameworkbritishmuseum
This is the British Museum's Building Development Framework, published in May 2014. It outlines the Museum's ambitions for developing and preserving the physical site so the Museum may fulfil its purpose as a museum of the world, for the world.
Museum of the future debate transcriptionbritishmuseum
Transcription of the first Museum of the future debate 'A living building: how could the British Museum best deliver its constant purpose for a changing public?' on Thursday 11 September 2014
The document summarizes 5 of the most famous museums in London: the Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to modern times and is housed in an uninspiring building but has an exciting interior; the British Museum was established in 1753 to document human culture and was the first public museum; the National Gallery has one of the finest collections of European paintings; the Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe located in London; and the Natural History Museum is known for its dinosaur skeletons and opened in 1881.
Temporary exhibitions at the British Museum 1838–2012britishmuseum
This document lists in chronological order the temporary exhibitions at the British Museum in London between 1838 and 2012. It was written by Joanna Bowring. It includes the full range, from early displays of material in a few dedicated cases documented by a slim handlist of objects, to large-scale exhibitions accompanied by fully illustrated catalogues. This was originally published as British Museum Occasional Paper 189.
Welcome to the British Library the world's knowledgemakingma
The British Library aims to house the most comprehensive collection of publications from around the world. It receives a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland. Its Dutch language collections contain over 60,000 titles from the 15th century to present day. The collections grow by around 1,800 titles per year and include prints, maps, and manuscripts covering subjects like art, history, literature and contemporary culture. While there is no single Dutch collection, items can be found across the library in various collections through subject searching and digital resources.
The document discusses 5 of the most famous museums in London. It provides details about the Museum of London, British Museum, National Gallery, Barbican Centre, and Natural History Museum. The Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to present times. The British Museum was the first public museum in the world and documents human culture from its beginnings. The National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings. The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe. The Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur skeleton exhibitions and was built in 1881.
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Campbell on Woodbrook Centre lgedit-4-2-2John Campbell
- The original building of the Woodbrook Youth Centre was St. Mary's College's first chapel in Port of Spain, built in France in the late 1800s and shipped to Trinidad in parts to be assembled.
- The chapel was designed by famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel, known for structures like the Eiffel Tower, and was meant to withstand tropical weather.
- The chapel design is nearly identical to another of Eiffel's prefabricated metal churches from the same time period in Baja, Mexico, suggesting their shared lineage from Eiffel's designs meant for French colonies.
The document traces the history of science collections and services at the British Library from its origins in the mid-19th century Patent Office Library to the present day facilities at St. Pancras. It describes how the library evolved from the 1855 Patent Office Library to becoming the National Reference Library of Science and Invention in 1966 and then part of the British Library in 1972. Major milestones included the opening of the Science Reference Library in 1974 and the relocation to the new building at St. Pancras in 1999 which consolidated science collections and services in modern reading rooms and facilities.
The British Museum was founded in 1753 and was the first national public museum in the world. It houses over 8 million works in its permanent collection spanning human history from across the globe. Though today a museum of cultural objects and antiquities, it was originally founded based on the will of physician Sir Hans Sloane, who bequeathed his vast collection of over 71,000 objects to the British nation. The British Museum first opened to the public in 1759 and remains free to all visitors today.
The British Museum was established in 1753 and was the first national public museum in the world. It was founded based on the collection of Sir Hans Sloane, which consisted of over 71,000 objects. The collection grew over the centuries to include artifacts from around the world and visitor numbers increased from 5,000 annually in the 1700s to over 6 million today. Major expansions and acquisitions in the 19th century led to the construction of the Museum's iconic quadrangle building. The 20th century saw a focus on education programs and gallery refurbishments to improve the visitor experience.
British traditions are deeply ingrained in many aspects of daily life and government. Houses still utilize fireplaces and resist central heating despite cold bedrooms. Traditional medieval uniforms are still worn by ceremonial guards, and centuries-old dress uniforms and parliamentary procedures, like the Lord Chancellor sitting on a wool sack, are maintained from earlier eras when they originated. Shouts of "Order!" and "Who goes home?" also date back to periods when violence or crime were greater concerns within and around Parliament. Overall, the British strongly value customs and resist change, preserving many traditional elements for sentimental reasons.
The "Young Italy" and the English experience masterGabriella Pecora
Giuseppe Mazzini first arrived in London at the age of 31 by sea with his brothers and friend. He stayed at the Sabon Hotel in Leicester Square and spent time in Soho with other political refugees like Karl Marx. From 1838 to 1849, Mazzini lived at 9 George Street, now known as 183/7 North Gower Street, where there is now a commemorative plaque. While in London, Mazzini founded schools for Italian children, organized the Young Europe International League of Peoples club, and worked to promote the unity of Europe, though he was eventually expelled from England in 1863 and 1871.
The Royal Albert Hall is a famous concert hall in London known for hosting the annual Proms concerts. The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction that recreates gory historical events using actors and special effects to entertain audiences. No information was provided about the Change of Guards.
The Radcliffe Camera is a historic library building in Oxford, England completed in 1748. It was funded by a donation from Dr. John Radcliffe and features a circular design with a dome, Gothic towers, and Corinthian columns. Inside, the walls are decorated with stucco and lined with mahogany bookcases. Though originally intended to be a library, it no longer serves that function today.
The Woodbrook Youth Centre and the French ConnectionJohn Campbell
A little history of the Woodbrook Youth Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. Written by John A. Campbell; born in Mayaro, grew up in Woodbrook and Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago. Presently lives in Mississauga Ontario, Canada.
History of the British Museum’s buildings over the past 260 yearsbritishmuseum
On 7 June 1753, an Act of Parliament established the British Museum after Sir Hans Sloane bequeathed his collection of 71,000 objects. Since then, the collection has grown to over 8 million objects and the Museum receives over 6 million visitors a year. This is a pictorial history visually showing the development of different buildings which have been on the Bloomsbury site.
This document provides a tour of various museums, landmarks, and places of interest in London, England. It describes 10 major stops on the tour, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tate Modern art museum, British Museum, National Gallery art museum, Big Ben clock tower, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Tower of London. The tour also visits shopping areas like Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Notting Hill, as well as landmarks like Leicester Square, Camden Town, Chelsea FC stadium, and the London Eye Ferris wheel. The document aims to introduce readers to London's rich culture and history through its many museums and iconic buildings and locations.
The National Gallery is an art museum located in Trafalgar Square in central London that was established in 1824 and contains over 2,500 paintings, making it one of the most visited museums in the city. Some popular paintings housed in the museum include A Woman Standing at the Virginal, Bacchus and Ariadne, Bathers, Samson and Delilah, and The Roman War. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a popular city with many landmarks to visit in addition to the National Gallery, such as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben.
The document provides information about various landmarks and symbols of the United Kingdom and its constituent countries. It describes landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey in London, as well as Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. It notes the rose and thistle as symbols of England and Scotland, respectively, and discusses capital cities like London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in London. It was first occupied by Queen Victoria in 1837 and now houses over 600 rooms. Nearby, the Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs daily at 11:30 AM at the palace gates. Westminster is about a mile west of the City of London and remains the center of the British government, containing landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament. The Tower of London served as a royal palace, fortress, and prison, and now houses the Crown Jewels and raven exhibit. London offers many museums, parks, landmarks and shopping areas, making it a top tourist destination.
This document provides a summary of popular tourist destinations in London that should be included in a visitor's itinerary. It briefly describes several museums, including the National Art Gallery housing paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum featuring wax statues of celebrities, and the Natural History Museum containing 70 million zoology and paleontology specimens. It also mentions the Shard skyscraper, Camden Market for unique goods, Baker Street known for its association with Sherlock Holmes, St. Paul's Cathedral for its architecture, and the Thames Festival showcasing art and entertainment on the river. The Science Museum is highlighted for its collection of scientific artifacts and hundreds of interactive exhibits.
The 20 Most Beautiful Libraries in the WorldAmelia Baker
The 20 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
20. Seattle Central Library, Washington (USA)
19. Beitou Branch of Taipei, Taiwan
18. Library of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada
17. Los Angeles Public Library, California (USA)
16. Bodleian Library in Oxford, United Kingdom
15. Marciana Library of Venice, Italy
14. Library of Stuttgart, Germany
13 . Library of the Strahov Monastery in Prague, Czech Republic
12. Joanina-Coimbra Library, Portugal
11. Abbey Library of St. Gallen, Switzerland
10. Des Moines State Library, Iowa (USA)
9. Vasconcelos Library in Mexico City, Mexico
8. National Library of Paris, France
7. UNAM Central Library of Mexico City, Mexico
6. Peckham Library, London, United Kingdom
5. Library of Birmingham, UK
4. Trinity College Old Library, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
3. Sandro Penna Media Library of Perugia, Italy
2. Wiblinglen Abbey Library in Ulm, Germany
1. Admont Abbey Library, Austria
FURNITURE DESIGN BY charles rennie mackintoshjj7861959javeed
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and designer active in the late 19th/early 20th century known for his unique "Glasgow Style." Some of his most notable works included the Glasgow School of Art, Hill House, and several tea room interiors. He designed furniture, textiles, and other decorative elements to complement his architectural spaces. Mackintosh had some success exhibiting his work in Europe but struggled to gain recognition in his native Glasgow. He spent his later years painting landscapes in France before passing away in 1928.
The document provides information about England and the English people. It discusses that England is a popular tourist destination, with over 30 million international visitors annually, many of whom visit London. However, it notes there is much more to England than just London, mentioning other cities and sites to visit like Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Cambridge, and the Dorset coast. It then asks "Who are the English?" and provides a history of the various groups who have settled in England over the centuries, from the Romans to recent immigrants from Asia and the Caribbean. It highlights some other notable places outside of London like Bath, Birmingham, Liverpool, as well as English culture like food, pubs, cinema, music and fashion.
The document provides information about various landmarks and places in the United Kingdom and London. It discusses major sites like Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the River Thames. It also mentions holidays celebrated in Britain such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Pancake Day, Easter, and May Day.
The document provides information about several notable landmarks and cultural sites in London, England. It discusses the Tower of London and details about its history and purpose. It also mentions other iconic London locations like Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery, Bank of England, British Library, British Museum, and Big Ben.
The document discusses 5 of the most famous museums in London. It provides details about the Museum of London, British Museum, National Gallery, Barbican Centre, and Natural History Museum. The Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to present times. The British Museum was the first public museum in the world and documents human culture from its beginnings. The National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings. The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe. The Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur skeleton exhibitions and was built in 1881.
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Campbell on Woodbrook Centre lgedit-4-2-2John Campbell
- The original building of the Woodbrook Youth Centre was St. Mary's College's first chapel in Port of Spain, built in France in the late 1800s and shipped to Trinidad in parts to be assembled.
- The chapel was designed by famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel, known for structures like the Eiffel Tower, and was meant to withstand tropical weather.
- The chapel design is nearly identical to another of Eiffel's prefabricated metal churches from the same time period in Baja, Mexico, suggesting their shared lineage from Eiffel's designs meant for French colonies.
The document traces the history of science collections and services at the British Library from its origins in the mid-19th century Patent Office Library to the present day facilities at St. Pancras. It describes how the library evolved from the 1855 Patent Office Library to becoming the National Reference Library of Science and Invention in 1966 and then part of the British Library in 1972. Major milestones included the opening of the Science Reference Library in 1974 and the relocation to the new building at St. Pancras in 1999 which consolidated science collections and services in modern reading rooms and facilities.
The British Museum was founded in 1753 and was the first national public museum in the world. It houses over 8 million works in its permanent collection spanning human history from across the globe. Though today a museum of cultural objects and antiquities, it was originally founded based on the will of physician Sir Hans Sloane, who bequeathed his vast collection of over 71,000 objects to the British nation. The British Museum first opened to the public in 1759 and remains free to all visitors today.
The British Museum was established in 1753 and was the first national public museum in the world. It was founded based on the collection of Sir Hans Sloane, which consisted of over 71,000 objects. The collection grew over the centuries to include artifacts from around the world and visitor numbers increased from 5,000 annually in the 1700s to over 6 million today. Major expansions and acquisitions in the 19th century led to the construction of the Museum's iconic quadrangle building. The 20th century saw a focus on education programs and gallery refurbishments to improve the visitor experience.
British traditions are deeply ingrained in many aspects of daily life and government. Houses still utilize fireplaces and resist central heating despite cold bedrooms. Traditional medieval uniforms are still worn by ceremonial guards, and centuries-old dress uniforms and parliamentary procedures, like the Lord Chancellor sitting on a wool sack, are maintained from earlier eras when they originated. Shouts of "Order!" and "Who goes home?" also date back to periods when violence or crime were greater concerns within and around Parliament. Overall, the British strongly value customs and resist change, preserving many traditional elements for sentimental reasons.
The "Young Italy" and the English experience masterGabriella Pecora
Giuseppe Mazzini first arrived in London at the age of 31 by sea with his brothers and friend. He stayed at the Sabon Hotel in Leicester Square and spent time in Soho with other political refugees like Karl Marx. From 1838 to 1849, Mazzini lived at 9 George Street, now known as 183/7 North Gower Street, where there is now a commemorative plaque. While in London, Mazzini founded schools for Italian children, organized the Young Europe International League of Peoples club, and worked to promote the unity of Europe, though he was eventually expelled from England in 1863 and 1871.
The Royal Albert Hall is a famous concert hall in London known for hosting the annual Proms concerts. The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction that recreates gory historical events using actors and special effects to entertain audiences. No information was provided about the Change of Guards.
The Radcliffe Camera is a historic library building in Oxford, England completed in 1748. It was funded by a donation from Dr. John Radcliffe and features a circular design with a dome, Gothic towers, and Corinthian columns. Inside, the walls are decorated with stucco and lined with mahogany bookcases. Though originally intended to be a library, it no longer serves that function today.
The Woodbrook Youth Centre and the French ConnectionJohn Campbell
A little history of the Woodbrook Youth Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. Written by John A. Campbell; born in Mayaro, grew up in Woodbrook and Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago. Presently lives in Mississauga Ontario, Canada.
History of the British Museum’s buildings over the past 260 yearsbritishmuseum
On 7 June 1753, an Act of Parliament established the British Museum after Sir Hans Sloane bequeathed his collection of 71,000 objects. Since then, the collection has grown to over 8 million objects and the Museum receives over 6 million visitors a year. This is a pictorial history visually showing the development of different buildings which have been on the Bloomsbury site.
This document provides a tour of various museums, landmarks, and places of interest in London, England. It describes 10 major stops on the tour, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tate Modern art museum, British Museum, National Gallery art museum, Big Ben clock tower, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Tower of London. The tour also visits shopping areas like Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Notting Hill, as well as landmarks like Leicester Square, Camden Town, Chelsea FC stadium, and the London Eye Ferris wheel. The document aims to introduce readers to London's rich culture and history through its many museums and iconic buildings and locations.
The National Gallery is an art museum located in Trafalgar Square in central London that was established in 1824 and contains over 2,500 paintings, making it one of the most visited museums in the city. Some popular paintings housed in the museum include A Woman Standing at the Virginal, Bacchus and Ariadne, Bathers, Samson and Delilah, and The Roman War. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a popular city with many landmarks to visit in addition to the National Gallery, such as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben.
The document provides information about various landmarks and symbols of the United Kingdom and its constituent countries. It describes landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey in London, as well as Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. It notes the rose and thistle as symbols of England and Scotland, respectively, and discusses capital cities like London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in London. It was first occupied by Queen Victoria in 1837 and now houses over 600 rooms. Nearby, the Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs daily at 11:30 AM at the palace gates. Westminster is about a mile west of the City of London and remains the center of the British government, containing landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament. The Tower of London served as a royal palace, fortress, and prison, and now houses the Crown Jewels and raven exhibit. London offers many museums, parks, landmarks and shopping areas, making it a top tourist destination.
This document provides a summary of popular tourist destinations in London that should be included in a visitor's itinerary. It briefly describes several museums, including the National Art Gallery housing paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum featuring wax statues of celebrities, and the Natural History Museum containing 70 million zoology and paleontology specimens. It also mentions the Shard skyscraper, Camden Market for unique goods, Baker Street known for its association with Sherlock Holmes, St. Paul's Cathedral for its architecture, and the Thames Festival showcasing art and entertainment on the river. The Science Museum is highlighted for its collection of scientific artifacts and hundreds of interactive exhibits.
The 20 Most Beautiful Libraries in the WorldAmelia Baker
The 20 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
20. Seattle Central Library, Washington (USA)
19. Beitou Branch of Taipei, Taiwan
18. Library of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada
17. Los Angeles Public Library, California (USA)
16. Bodleian Library in Oxford, United Kingdom
15. Marciana Library of Venice, Italy
14. Library of Stuttgart, Germany
13 . Library of the Strahov Monastery in Prague, Czech Republic
12. Joanina-Coimbra Library, Portugal
11. Abbey Library of St. Gallen, Switzerland
10. Des Moines State Library, Iowa (USA)
9. Vasconcelos Library in Mexico City, Mexico
8. National Library of Paris, France
7. UNAM Central Library of Mexico City, Mexico
6. Peckham Library, London, United Kingdom
5. Library of Birmingham, UK
4. Trinity College Old Library, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
3. Sandro Penna Media Library of Perugia, Italy
2. Wiblinglen Abbey Library in Ulm, Germany
1. Admont Abbey Library, Austria
FURNITURE DESIGN BY charles rennie mackintoshjj7861959javeed
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and designer active in the late 19th/early 20th century known for his unique "Glasgow Style." Some of his most notable works included the Glasgow School of Art, Hill House, and several tea room interiors. He designed furniture, textiles, and other decorative elements to complement his architectural spaces. Mackintosh had some success exhibiting his work in Europe but struggled to gain recognition in his native Glasgow. He spent his later years painting landscapes in France before passing away in 1928.
The document provides information about England and the English people. It discusses that England is a popular tourist destination, with over 30 million international visitors annually, many of whom visit London. However, it notes there is much more to England than just London, mentioning other cities and sites to visit like Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Cambridge, and the Dorset coast. It then asks "Who are the English?" and provides a history of the various groups who have settled in England over the centuries, from the Romans to recent immigrants from Asia and the Caribbean. It highlights some other notable places outside of London like Bath, Birmingham, Liverpool, as well as English culture like food, pubs, cinema, music and fashion.
The document provides information about various landmarks and places in the United Kingdom and London. It discusses major sites like Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the River Thames. It also mentions holidays celebrated in Britain such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Pancake Day, Easter, and May Day.
The document provides information about several notable landmarks and cultural sites in London, England. It discusses the Tower of London and details about its history and purpose. It also mentions other iconic London locations like Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery, Bank of England, British Library, British Museum, and Big Ben.
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, with a history dating back two millennia. It is a global financial and cultural center, and home to many iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. The document provides details on these and other major sites in London, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower of London, and various parks, museums, and neighborhoods that make up Britain's historically rich and vibrant capital city.
This document summarizes many popular places of interest in Great Britain beyond London. It describes historic towns like Stratford-upon-Avon, known for Shakespeare's birthplace, and universities like Oxford and Cambridge, which date back to the 12th century. Other sites mentioned include Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster Cathedral, Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle. Natural sites like Loch Ness, known for the Loch Ness Monster legend, and the Lake District national park are also highlighted. The document provides brief descriptions and notable features of each location.
This document provides descriptions of several famous London landmarks and attractions in 8 sections: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussaud's London, Westminster Abbey, the Tower Bridge, sources used, and author. It describes Big Ben as London's most recognizable landmark and the largest quadripartite clock. Buckingham Palace is noted as the official residence of the British monarch and a popular tourist attraction. Madame Tussaud's wax museum located in London features figures of thousands of famous people.
This document provides information about various sights and places in Britain, including London. It discusses landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Tower of London. It also mentions forms of transportation in Britain like buses, trains, and the popular red telephone booths. National symbols for each country are identified, such as the thistle for Scotland.
London can be divided into four main districts. The City, also known as the financial district, is at the heart of London and contains landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. The City of Westminster contains government buildings like Parliament and Buckingham Palace, as well as attractions such as Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. The West End is a wealthy area home to Hyde Park and museums such as the British Museum. The East End was once a working class area and still contains factories and docks today. London has become one of the world's most important cities, with a diverse population from around the globe.
This document provides information about various places to visit in London. It discusses famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul's Cathedral. It also describes different areas of London like the City, West End, and Westminster. The document contains maps, images, and questions to help readers imagine a trip through London and learn about its rich history and many attractions.
This document provides information about various places to visit in London. It discusses famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul's Cathedral. It also describes different areas of London like the City, West End, and Westminster. The document contains maps, images, and questions to help readers imagine a trip through London and learn about its rich history and many attractions.
The summary provides an overview of the key details about London from the document in 3 sentences:
The document describes the author's dream of visiting London, the capital city of the United Kingdom, and discusses some of London's many faces from its historic buildings and traditions to its modern transformations for the new millennium including the London Eye Ferris wheel and the Millennium Dome exhibition center. It also briefly highlights some of London's most famous landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London which houses the Crown Jewels and is guarded by the Beefeaters.
Тиждень англійської мови в КЗ "Нікопольська СЗШ І-ІІІ ст. №9"Андрей Виноходов
This document outlines the schedule for a week-long English language program at a school. It lists the daily activities and lessons planned for each day, including projects, presentations, competitions, and games focused on improving students' English skills. Various teachers are listed as leading different lessons for different class levels, focusing on topics such as hobbies, sports, family, and famous places in London and Britain. The summary concludes by noting two language-based competitions held during the program.
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It has a population of over 7 million people and is one of the most important cities in the world. London flourished as the capital of the British Empire between the 16th and 20th centuries, though much of the city was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and took over 10 years to rebuild. London is situated on the River Thames and has a long history and diverse culture, hosting many museums, theaters, and symphonies. Important landmarks include the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, 30 St. Mary Axe, Westminster Palace, and Buckingham Palace.
The culture of the United Kingdom is diverse and has been shaped by its history as an island nation and imperial power. Each of the four countries - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - have their own customs and traditions while also sharing aspects of a common culture. British literature, especially that of Shakespeare, has had a major global influence, as has British popular culture like music and television.
The culture of the United Kingdom is diverse and has been shaped by its history as an island nation and imperial power. Each of the four countries - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - have their own customs and traditions while also sharing aspects of a common culture. British literature, especially that of Shakespeare, has had a major global influence, as has British popular culture like music and television.
- The document discusses a talk given by Andrew Prescott about Richard Carlile and his 1825 publication "A Manual of Freemasonry".
- Prescott recounts how Carlile was intrigued by Freemasonry advertisements as a young man in London and would later write the Manual, which aimed to expose Freemasonry rituals and symbols.
- As director of the new Centre for Research into Freemasonry at the University of Sheffield, Prescott hopes to encourage more academic study of Freemasonry's historical and social impacts through publications, lectures, and research projects.
London is one of the largest cities in the world that is over 2000 years old. It has many famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London. Trafalgar Square is known for Nelson's Column commemorating his victory and features bronze lions at the corners.
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*****
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3. A NEWCHURCHMAN'S GUIDE Ta
LONDON
Compiled by
the Rev. Dennis Ducltworth
Refs.
LJ/C - Swedenborgts Last Judgment
(Continuation)
NCH - The New Church Herald
NCL - New Church Life
RF - Hindmarsh' s Rise and Progress
of the Nt.."Y Church
4. A NE'tVCHURCHIviAN r S GUIDE TO LONDON
INTRODUCTION
This little Guide is offered to you with
the vnsh that you ~ill greatly enjoy your visit
to London. For London, as well as being a
wonderful city two thousand years old, is also
rich in its associations for the New~hurchmrol.
Swedenborg came to London up,{ards of eleven
times: here the Arcana was published: here
Swedenborg died: here lived Robert Hindmarsh,
who called together the first receivers of the
Heavenly Doctrines: here was born the organised
New Church: here was the first distinctive New
Church worship, in the little chapel off Great
East Cheap.
Modern London, too, is a centre of the New
Chur ch. The Swedenborg Society has its
headquarters at 20/21 Bloomsbury Way, W.C.1.
Swedenborg House is the home and office of the
Church in many ways. There are six active
societies of the Church in the greater London
area, as well as the New Church College at
Woodford Green, Essex - just aeross the London
County border.
London is big - very big: thirty miles
across. It has grm-m rapidly during the past
~vo centuries. It is many times bigger than
the London Swedenborg lmew. In 1750 London
stretched from Marble Arch to just beyond the
Tower, in a west-to-east direction; and from
(Swedenborg House) to "The Elephant and Castle,
in a north-to-south dll~ection. AlI beyond was
open country. If we compare moùern London, in
size, to a large envelope, then Swedenborg's
( 1)
5. London was about the size of the stamp!
In the Continuation concerning theLast
Judgment,Swedcnborg vlr'ites of "the noble English
nation." He loved England for its spirit of
freedom, and the consequent "interior
intellectual light" of its people. He was not
blind to the insularity of the British, as when
he notes their readiness "to contract intimacy
with friends of their mm nation, and rarely
w'i. th others." "Englishmen, fi he says, "are
lovers of their country, and zealous for its
glory, but regard foreigners much as a person
looking through a telescope from the roof of
a house regards those outside the city." But
he adds, "they are kind in relieving each
others necessities, and are lovers of sincerity."
It was because of the freedom of the English
press that Swedenborg could publish his works
in London without interference - a privilege
denied to him in his mm country. It is hoped
that those who visit London today will not be
ove!'liihelmed by the prevailing insularity of the
inhabitants, but will find still, in the
historic streets of this great city, a love of
freedom, a little intellectual light, sincerity,
and a general spirit of friendliness and help
fulness.
D.D. Finchley, 1956.
SWEDENBORG HOUSE
Address - 20/21 Bloomsbury Way, London, W.C.1.
Five-minute Ylalk from Holborn Underground
Station (Central Line): ten-minute walk t'rom
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station
(Central and Northern Lines).
( 2)
6. Buses 19, 38, and 38A pass the door.
Buses 68, 77, 77A, 188, 196, and others, pass
very near. Most buses running along Oxford
Street and New Oxford Street will be convenient.
It will be well to start our tour of London
at Swedenborg House. The fine premises of the
Swedenborg Society are situated in the heart of
London. Just off the great artery of New Oxford
Street, and fringL~g one of the famous old
squares of' Bloomsbury, they stand in a district
noted for its intellectual and artistic life.
Nearby is the British Museum. Many large
publishing houses are near neighbours. This is
the bookman's London: it is also the traveller's
London, for Bloomsbury abounds with hotels and
boarding-houses, large and small. Many a visitor,
strolling along Bloomsbury V/ay, has paused before
a certain shop window, and caught his first sight
of the name SVlEDENBORG. Yes, Svvedenborg House is
splendidly situnted.
The Swedenborg Society was founded in 1810.
For over forty years i t had no permanent promises.
rts stock of books l'las stored, and its meetings
were held in private houses or public taverns.
In 185~ the Society took on the occupancy of
No. 36 Bloomsbury Street (now No. 1 Bloomsbury
Street). Bloomsbury Street is a turning off
~Je"w Oxford Street - the third on the right beyond
the junction with Bloomsbury Way; and here the
Society dwelt for sevcnty-one years. In 1925,
through the dètermination and generosity of a
nL~ber of people - and especially of I~. David
Wynter, the present large and handsome premises
viere purchased.
Every New Church visitor to London should
make a point of callL~g at, and inspecting,
Swedenborg House. On the ground floor is the
(3)
7. "shop" .... ~ rather elegant kind of shop, but
nevertheless one in which the Society's
publications may be bought. Do not miss the
shmv-case in the corner, with its interestirig
exhibits. Behind the shop is the Hall - beloved
of aIl New Church Londoners. Classical in style,
and perfectly proportioned, the Hall.will hold
about a hundred-and-fifty people. The portraits
on the wall.include SWedenborg hinself; the
Reverend Samuel Noble, first secretary of the
Society; Dr,J.J.Garth W~lkinson, translator of
many of Swedenborg's scientific works, and
pioneer of British homoeopathy; Robert Hindmarsh,
founder of the New Church organisation; Charles
Higham, the. New Church his torian; and the
Reverend J.F.Potts, famed for his great
~ordance.
In the Marchant Room, on the first floor,
the student will find dcsk, with pen, ink, and
paper, and books of reference aIl around. Next
door is the office - the inner sanctum of the
secretaries, treasurer, and office staff.
The Society's library is housed in the
Wynter Room, on the second flaor. This is a
carefully kept and fully catalogued collection
of Swodenborg's works in aIl editions. Here,
too, m~ be seen Swedenborg's ring, the table he
used in his London lodgings, the Mouravieft
silver-botmd Greek Testament, the Mooki copy of
"The Truc Christian Religion," and other relies.
But the Wynter Room is the committee room of the
Society, and - generally speaking - the
committee room of the Church. The Conference
Council, the New Church College Council, the New
Church Missionary Society, the British Acaderny,
the 1956 General Assembly Committee, and many
other meetings of the Conference and the General
Chur~~, sit round its table. ïhat plans are put
(4)
8. forward here! VJhat propositions discussed, and
resolutions passed:
On IlO a.c~ollllt f;hould the visitor omit the
basement. In the Gardiner RClom, surronJlù.ed by
the shelves of the Conference Library, sits the
manager of the New Church Press, ready to sell
or give the booklets and pamphlets published by
that body. In another room in the basement, the
Society keeps its l.rchives, manuscript
translations, historical material
"Swedenborgiana" , annotated volumes of the
Writings and much correspondence of early New
Church people in this and other European
countries. lmd finally - before climbing the
stairs again - the visitor should peep into the
stock rooms. Here are New Church catacombs
rooms illld cellars and corridors, filled from
floor té ceiling with stock - with new and
second-hand volumes, bOW1d and unbound copies,
plates, sheds, packing, string, and sealing
wax: aIl thnt one yrould expect to find "down
below" in an up-to-date and thorough-going
publishing house.
In -1910 the Swedenborg Society celebrated
its centenary;-vith a great congress of New
Church people from many parts of the world
(See the"Transactions of the International
SYvedenborg Congress, Il published by the Society).
The Coneress Vas houscd in the King's Hall,
Bolborn Restaurant, Kingmvay - immediately
opposite the Bolborn Underground Station. The
building was éJ.amaged in the Second Y!orld V,iar,
and - at the time of compiling this Guide - is
being demolished or extensively remodelled.
But the visitor should note the site of an
outstanding event of the pasto
(5)
9. SWEDENBORG'S LONDON
Emanuel Swedenborg (whose name a t this time
before the ennoblement of the fe~ily - was
Svedberg) first visited London as a young man
of tr{enty-t~7o, a graduate of Uppsala University,
getting to lcnow the world. This was in 1710.
He came with the scant approval of his father,
Bishop Jesper Svedberg. His first letter home,
dated London...z." Octobcr 13th, 1710,is apologetic
in tone, and reveals a certain home-sickness.
The voyage from Gëteborg to London was
adventurous. The ship was boarded by the crew
of a Danish privateer, Vas fired upon by an
English guard-ship by mistake, and was becalmed
on a aand-bank in a dense fog. The vessel
anchored in the Thames, just off Wapping Old
Stairs. Thi~ is reached today by walking east
from the Tower of London, and turning down
Gravel Lanc. It is a district where, not many
years ago, men carried knuckle-dusters in their
pookets, and policemen walked about in hvos and
threes. It is perfectly respectable today.
Near Wapping Old Stairs, in Swedenborg's time,
stood an inn, to which pirates were brought,
made insensible with gin, and hung. Swsdenborg
narrowly missed being hung - not for piracy,
but for ignoring the quarantine regulations
a serious offence. The plague had broken out in
Svreden, and aIl on board ship were commanded to
stay there for six weeks. Swedenborg's youthful
impatience got the better of him: he left the
ship, was caught, and severely reprimanded
probably only escaping the gallm7s because he
was the son of a distinguished bishop.
The London of this time was a fair and
flourishing city. The Augustan Age of llrt and
(6)
10. Literature had dawned, and genius was abroad.
Queen Anne was on the throne, to be followed
by the first three Georges~ London was newly
built after the Great Fire, and Swedenborg
speaks of "the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral,
finished a few days ago." In Westminster Abbey
he kissed the tomb of Casaubon (at the corner
of the nave and south transept). Isaac de
Casaubon, a Swiss theologian, translator, and
qritic, had been dead nearly a hundredyears.
He v;as a great Latinist; and Swedenborg, fresh
from college, seems to have had a veneration
for him.
It is not kno..-m where, or . .v i th whom,
Swedenborg stayed on his first visit to London.
He moved from place to place, staying with
those from . ."hom he could learn a craft. "1 put
my lodgings to some use," he . .v rites to Benzelius,
his brother-in-law. He wàs certainly not the
first, or the last, Scandinavian to do this.
"1 study Newton daily," he writes again. He made
the acquaintance of Flamsteed, the Astronomer
Royal, Halley, and other members of the Royal
Society - possibly at the headquarters of that
Society in Crane Court, off Fleet Street.
Swedenborg had, to use his O"ffi V/ords, "an
immoderate desire" for knowledge; and he bought
books, both for himself and for libraries in
Sweden, in Paternoster R~7. He was therefore
"short of cash," and cqmplains to Benzelius
that his father is not sufficiently mindful of
the needs of a young student. He visited Sion
College Library in London Wall (now on Victoria
Emb~~kme~~), which whetted his appetite to see
the Bodleian at Oxford.
These feu facts can be given, but little
else can be said ...-vith certainty about
(7)
11. S~edenborgts first visit to London. But he was
to return again and again in later years, and to
record his activities more precisely.
TOURS THROUGH LONDON
to seek out places associated with
Swedenborg and with the New Church.
These are planned, that you may wander along
from place to place without fatigue, this little
Guide Book in your hand. Take the bus to Ludga. te
Circus, and you are at the heart of Sledenborg' s
London. Travel west along Fleet Street, north
towards ClerkenV/ell, or east to St.Paul's and
the City, and you tread the ground that
Swedenborg once trod. You are, mareover, in the
cradle of the infant N~v Church organisation.
Take ID. th you a modern street map, yet realising
that such a map cannot be a true guide to the
London Sv~edenborg kne...: for the topography of a
great city is cantinually changing. You 'irill
need to leap about - mentally, of course - from
date to date, for it will be impossible to
follaw a time-sequence as you go exloring. The
London pavements are hard: take the simple
straight- fO~7ard way, and let the dates take
care of themselves.
ROUTE NO.1
Starting from Ludga,te Circus, walk up
Ludgate Hill tO'iJ'ards St. Paul' s. The Church of
St. Mar t in-wi thin-Ludgate is on the left. This
marks the position of the city gate, built
according to popular traditian - in 66BC by
King Lud, who is said to have built the city's
first walls. Adjoining the church is "Ye Olde
London" pudlic housc. This was The London Coffee
House, where, in 1783, Robert Hindrnarsh called
(8)
12. the first public meetjng of receivers of the
Heavenly Doctrjnes (RP.14). Five people attended,
~vho immediately adjourned to The Queen's Arms
Tavern, St. Paul' s Chur chyard, "and drank tea
together~" (It is said that a ceHar of "Ye Olde
London" is the old 'condemned cell' of Newgate
Prison) •
St. Paul' s Churchyard is the area, jn
cluding the roadway and buildings, immediately
s urrounding the cathedral. The Queen' s Arms
Tavern no longer exists; but it stood on the
south side of the Churchyard - i.e. the right
hand side, facing the cathedral - at the corner
of Dean's Court (site of the Westminster Bank).
The Svredenborg Society possesses an illustration
of it. It was a tavern used for the famous club
meetings of Dr. Johnson, David Garrick, and
others; and there is a record of Johnson' and the
meIribers of the Ivy Lane Club dining there on
December 3rd, 1783 - just nvo days before the
Hindmarsh meeting (Gentleman's Magazine, Lib. XV.
15). Describing this first New Church meeting,
Hindmarsh says, "To hear the story of each
other's first reception of the doctrines, and
to observe the animation tha t sparkled in the
eye and brightened up the countenance of each
speaker, as it came his turn to relate the
particulars of that by him never-to-be-for
gotten event, ",as itself a little heaven"
(RP.16).
Sir Christopher Wren' s masterpiece, St.
Paul's Cathedral, stands before you. Blackéned
now by the smoke l~om a million chimneys, it
was, in Swedenborg's day, white and fresh. A
climb to the Vfhispening Gallery, the Stone
Gallery, the Upper Gallery, and the BalI will
be rewarding for those with energy and a steady
(9)
13. head; while in the Crypt may be seen the tombs
of great Englishmen - including Wren's, with its
famous inscription: "Lect or , si monumentwp.
reguiris, circumspice" (Reader, if you seek his
monument, look around you).
Leaving the cathedral, make your way to the
north-east corner of St. Paul's Churchyard, to
Paternoster R~{ - just behind Nicholson's
draper's shop. Paternoster Raw is a ruin.
Before the war it was a narrow thoroughfare,
lined with bookshops - a real gem of old London.
It had been a publishers' and booksellers' lair
for hundreds of years, and its printers' signs,
hung above the doors and windows, were lore for
the antiquarian. In the mid-eighteenth century,
at NO.1, under the sign of "The Bible and Dove,"
was the shop of John Lffi7is, publisher of that
greatest of theological and expository works,
Swedenborg's Arcana Caelestia. Swedenborg came
many times to this shop, during the years of
publication (1749-1756). On Horwood's Map of
the City of London, of 1799, No.1 Paternoster
Row is shawn as being on the right-hand side, a
few paces dmYn from Cheapside.
Walk along a1eapside (site of the Great
Market of London in medieval times), past the
church of St. Mary-le-Baw (of Baw BelIs fame) ,
and, unsuspectingly, you are in Poultry. At the
house of Thomas Wright, Watchmaker to the K..-ing,
No.6 Poultry, was held, on Tuesday, July 31st,
1787, a meet:ing that may be regarded as "the
commencement of the New Church in its external
and visible form." The Sacrament of the Holy
Supper was administered to eleven persons, ill1d
five others were baptised into the faith of the
New Church (RP.58). The communion cup used on
this occasion is still in regular use in the
church at North Finchley. On Honvood's Map,
(10 )
14. No, 6 Poultry is shown as being on the right,
just beyond Bucklersbury, and almost opposite
Old Jmvry.
A few steps will bring you to the hub of
the City of London - to the Mansion House, the
offici al residence of the Lord Mayor (on the
right), the Royal Exchan~e (straight ahead),
and the Bank of England (on the left), Speak
ing of the English in the Spiritual World
(LJ/C.42), Swedenborg describes "t'fO large
cities like London, into which most of the
English enter after death. l was permitted
to see them, and also to walk through them.
The middle of the first city answers to tha t
part of London, England, where the merchants
meet, called the Exchange."
Just beyond the Mansion House, turn right
into King William Street, ....hich runs south to
the Monument and London Bridge. This street
vv<as built in the middle 1830's, and much old
property was demolished to make Vlay for it.
At its junction with Cannon Street (this
portion of which ,/aS previously named Great
East Cheap) stood Maidenhead Court, in which
was the Great East Cheap Chapel - the first
ever used far New Church ~orship. James
George "!hite, in his book, "The Churches and
Chapels of London," tells us that Maidenhead
Court ,ras removed about 1831 for the con
;::·~rudioTl of tho nO".i thoroughfare. Of the
Chapel he says, "This was a large square
building with three galleries, holding
about seven hundred people. Underneath the
Chapel v..-ere shops, and the way to i t from
Grea t East Cheap was through a passage into
the Court. The origin of the Chapel is
involved in much obscurity." The Chapel was
ovmed by the Baptists till 1760, when the
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15. lease expired, and later occupied by the
Swedenborgians and German Lutherans, t ill i ts
demolition in 1820. Hindmarsh mentions that
it was rented for .t:30 per annum, and that "at
the end of the passage, in the street that led
to the place of worship, was placed a painted
board, on vfhich was inscribed, "The New
Jerusalem Church;" and over the entrance of the
Chapel was the inscription, "Nmv i t is
allowable," in conf'ormity to the memorable
relation in the True Christian Religion, No.
508" (RP.59,61). Maidenhead Court is shawn
on the old maps of the City. The first New
Church society occupied the Chapel for six
years - from January 27th, 1788, to the end
of the year 1793. The first five meetings of
Conference were held here, and the first New
Church ordinations were performed within its
,-,ralls. Reader, tread lightly on this hallQli,red
spot~
Continue now along Eastcheap and Great
Tower Street to the Tower of London. (You
must, on some other occasion than this, visit
the Tower and its environs). Keep to the
north of the Tower, y.nd enter ;aoyaX M§t
Z~~:et. c rossing the Minories (where Sweden
: once lodged) ana nem!rii' Street. Continue
in an easter ~rec ~on a ong Cable Street
a narraw street, gloomy, and at first sight,
forbidding. A very mixed population lives
here - Je~~sh, negro, Indian, Asiatic,and,
oddly enough, Scandinavian - on the fringe
of dock-land. This was Scandinavian London
in Swedenborg' s time; and names like
Thollander, Carlson, and Svenne are still to
be seen. The second turning on the right
(Fletcher Street) leads into Wellclose Sguare.
Here Swedenborg once lodged for ten weeks,
with his friend Eric Bergstrom, landlord of
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16. the Kingt s Arros Tavern; and it is probable
that he stayed here at other times too. The
tavern has long since disappeared, and the
square has deteriorated - though a few houses
still retain a trace of their former elegance.
The church in the centre was originally the
Danish Church, where Magister Aaron Mathe9ius,
a bitter opponent of Swedenborg, was actfng
pastor.
Return to Cable Street, and the third
opening on the right leads into Swedenborg
Square, formerly Prince's Square - in which
stood the old S'1edish Church. Swedenborg
worshipped here, his flD1eral was here, and
he was bUl:' ied in a va u1 t beneath the altar
at the east end of the church. In 1908 his
body was removed to Sweden, where i t no".{ liee
in Uppsala Cathedral. The church was dem
olished, and the ground on which it stood
made into a garden. Swedenborg Square is
absolutely delightful, if you visit it - as
l did - on a warm and smmy autumn day.
The garden is neat, well-kept, and full of
flowers. Wooden seats surround a small pond,
and little children playon their swings and
romdabouts. Perhaps you may chat with one
or two of the old people who live in the
cottages of the square, and who weIl remember
the old Swedish Church. "This used to be a
high class neighbourhood," says one old man,
"but now ••• ?" Yes, now Swedenborg Square
is a relie of former days - one of those
quaint spots of historie association, hidden
in the heart of London. Swedenborg's name is
commemorated here in the East End, with its
teeming populaoe fram aIl over the world.
Return to Cable Street, turn left, and
then right, along Leman Street, to Aldgate East,
where you will find buses running to moat parts
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17. of London.
ROUTE NO. 2
This .vill be a shorter route, but one
packed with intercst for the New Church
visitor. The starting place, again, i8
Ludgate Circus.
Under the railv:ay bridge, on the south
wall, is an inscription: "In a house near
this site was publishcd, in 1702, the Daily
Courant, first London Daily Newspaper." Thus,
~~s the baIl set rolling! Look west, along
Fleet Street - the home of the great British
newspaper industry; for this is the way we go.
The birth of the New Church was possible only
whcre "freedom of the press" existed; and this
eJo.."Ï.sted in England in 1749, when the Arqana
was first published by John Le'-1is, and printed
by John Hart, of Poppin' s Court, Fleet Stre et.
Poppin' s Court (now Poppin' s AIley) is
the first on the right in Fleet Street, going
west. It is likely that Mr. Hart's home and
printing shop was dŒl'm the alley to the left,
on the site nm. occupied by Beaverbrook Nmvs
papers, Ltd. &7edenborg spent many evenings
with the Hart fmnily, when the Arcana was
being printed; and it i8 interesting to note
that, a t this time, in Gough Square nearby,
Dr • John son, Il the grea t Lexicographer , I l was
busy; Samuel Richardson, on the other side
of Fleet Street, was VITiting and publishing
his novels Clarissa and Pamela, with Oliver
Goldsmith as proof-reader; and not far away
în the Inner Temple, Vlilliam Cowper and
Edmund Burke were sucking their pens in the
uncongcnial environment of a solicitor's
office. Maybe Swedenborg rubbed shoulders
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18. wi th these "giants" in the busy neighbourhood
of "Grub Street" - as Fleet Street was nick
named.
Salisbury Court, off Fleet Street (the
second opening on the left) is associated
with an earlier visit of Swedenborg. In 1744
he travelled to London from Holland with a
certain John Sermiff, "a pious shoemaker, Il and
a member of the Moravian Church. Senniff
introduced him to Paul John Brockmer, a gold
watch chaser, of Salisbury Court, with whom
he lodged for two months. This part of London
is still the home of goldsmiths, silversmiths,
and jevrellers. Swedenborg thus lived almost
next door to one of the most beautiful of
Wren r s churches - St. Bride 1 s; and in the
shadow of the notorious Bridewell Rouse of
Detention.
Walk along Fleet Street, past the great
nev/spaper offices. Note "Ye aIde Cheshire
Cheese" restaurant, the hatmt of Dr. Johnson.
We know that S7edenborg was accustomed to
dine at an inn in Fleet Street: was it this?
See also Johngon t s house in Gough Square - a_
]1!1J: etïwttpe=:()f à bouse or SwëêLêfibmg':s:::::dâi.
Crane Court (the last on the right before
Fetter Lane) is probab~ where Swedenborg
met Flamsteed, Halley, and other members of
the Royal Society, at the Socie~ls head
quarters.
Turn the corner, and walk a little way
up Fetter Lane, ta see the site of the old
Moravian Chapel, where Swedenborg worshipped
for a short time 'while staYing with Brockmer.
He was attracted by the Moravian simplicity
of life, but was repelled, at length, by the
theological teaching. The Moravian Brethren
(officially named. the Uni tas Fratrum) are a
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19. Protestant sect, originally from Bohemia.
They are distinguished by their puritanical
simplicity of lif~ and manners, and ~arnest,
austere piety. They have no doctrine beyond
the Brotherhood of Man, and have always been
great missionaries and educators. Their
Chapel in Fetter Lane, until completely
destroyed by bombing in the last war, was
one of the small historie chapels of London.
Built in the reign of James the First, i t
escaped the Great Fire, and survived many a
religious riota John Wesley resigned from'
membership of the Fetter Lane Chapel four
years before Swedenborg's attendance. The
Chapel was entered at No. 32 Fetter Lane, and
also t'rom Nevill' s Court - the third opening
on the right: nŒ{ 0.11 destroyed.
Return to Fleet Street, and walk on a
little way to Temple Bar. The old bar, or
gateway, be~veen the City of London and the
City of Westminster, was removed in 1878;
and that useless obstruction to traffic, the
"dragon" or "griffin" memorial, Vias put up
in its place. This i3 the spot, where, on
state occasions, the sovereign "knocks upon
the door Il on en tering the City from
Westminster, and the Lord Mayor surrenders
his sword of state. In Swedenborg's day,
the heads and limbs of persans executed far
treason were displayed on spikes above the
centre pediment of the Bar, and there was a
fine trade of letting spy-glasses at a half
penny a look~
To the right lie the Law Courts, and to
the left lies the Temple. The Temple, as we
knew i t before the war wrought havoc there,
had not alterea much in two hundred years.
It is one of the most charming spots in
London, combining as i t does antiquarian
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20. interest and rural quiet. "Who enters here
leaves noise behind." It is a collection of'
courts, lanes, squares, gardens, and passage
""rays, where barristers have their rooms and
legal men their chambers. The Temple is of
particular interest to the New Churchman
because it was the first domicile of the
infant New Church. Hindmarsh, after des
cribing the Queen 1 s .Arms Tave:rn meeting, says
(RF.17), "In the course of the following week
we engaged chambers in the Inner Temple, near
Fleet Street; and to make our next meeting
more public, wc caused an advertisement to be
inserted in sorne of the newspapers, stating
the objeci:.swe had in view, and giving a
general invitation to aIl the readers of
Emanuel SYvedenborg' s Wri tings, in London or
elsewhere, to join our standard." We do
not know where these chambers were; but
Hindmarsh goes on to say that, after meeting
two or three times in them, he and his
friends took more convenient rooms in New
Court, Middle Temple. New Court lies between
Middle Temple Lane and Essex Street, and
"contains only one large house, which oocupies
the entire west side (RP.23)." The meetings
in New Court were attended by many persons of
reputation and talent, including James Glen,
of Demerara, who took the new doctrines to
America; F.H. Barthelemon, the Royal
Musician; John Flaxman, sculptor, Lieutenant
General Rainsford, Governor of Gibraltar;
possibly William Blake and his father; and
others destined to play an important part in
the grovrth of the New Church organisation.
The Temple takes i ts name from Solomon 1 s
Temple in Jerusalem; and it is more than
interesting that the New Church, which is the
New Jerusalem, should have had its first
foundation here.
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21. Essex Street, just to the west of the
Temple, is of interest, because at No. 31,
the home of George Prichard (two-thirds of
the way down, on the left), on 26th February,
1810, was held the first meeting of the
London Printing Society - now lmown as the
Swedenborg Society.
ROUTE No. 3
Again the s tart is a t Ludgate Circus;
and before travelling north, we make a slight
sojourn south - to Blackfriars, site of an
anciemt Dominican monastery. Walk up Ludgate
Hill, turn left down Creed Lane, and right
along Carter Lane. The first narrow street
on the left is Friars Street, at the bottom
of which, on the left, is Hutchinson House
a publisher's depèt. This is certainly the
site - and possibly the actual building - of
the Friars Street New Church society, which
commenced in 1792 under the leadership of the
Reverend Manoah Sibly, as an offshoot of the
Great East Cheap society. The society rented
premises in Store Street, off Tottenham Court
Road; then in Red Cross Street, Cripplegate;
then in Cross Street, Hatton Garden; and
finally in Cateaton Street, near the Guildhall;
before erecting the 'Temple' in Friars Street
in 1802/3, on a sixtY years' lease. Under
Sibly the society in Friars Street prospered,
and in time became the Argyle Square, King' s
Cross, society - and now the North Finchley
society. Hutchinson House has a vaguely
ecclesiastical appearance. On Horwood's map
(Faden's edition of 1813), the chapel is
clearly shown on this spot.
Return .to Ludgate Circns, and wall<: in a
northerly direction along Farringdon Street
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22. not one of the most attractive of Londan's
highways. Look out for Cross Street, or
rath~r Saint Cross Street, as it is known
today - àbout the seventh opening on the
left~ At No. 16 are the offices of Baird
and T~tlock (London), Lw., and their partners,
Hopkin and Willi~~, Ltd. - chemists. An entry
at No. 17 leads to the firm's warehouse behind
the offices - and this is the fabric of the old
Cross Street) Hatton Garden, church. Hindmarsh
says (RF .169 , "The remnant of the society
formerly meeting in Great East Cheap, ever
since their removal frOID tha t place of worship
entertained the design of erecting a more
convenientbuilding. This offered i tself in
the year 1796, in Cross Street, Hatton Garden,
when three individuals of the society, viz.,
Mr. Ralph Hill, of Cheapside, Mr. Richard
Thompson, of Snow Hill, and mYself, enterei
into a negotiation with the proprietor to
purchase the freehold astate, called Hatton
House." The purchase, the building of the
church, and the opening ceremonies, are des
cribed in detail - followed by an account of
the society' s rather prccarioua early history.
In time the society settled d~m, and continued
here for nearly eighty years. The name ever
associated with the Cross Street, Hatton Gardens,
church is that of the Reverend Samuel Noble
author of the famous "Appeal" on behalf of the
New Church, a...'1d brilliant advoca te of the
Heavenly Doctrines throughout his long ministry,
It is said that William Blake composed his poem,
"The Divine Image," in one of the pews of the
church; and the baptismal rcgister cantains the
name of Richard D'Oyly Carte, famed for his
produotion of the immortal Gilbert and Sullivan
operas, In 1783/4 the society moved to Camden
Road, Hollovmy - and has now merged into the
North Finchley society,
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23. Continue along Farringdon Street (here
named Farringdon Raad) ta its junction with
Clerkenwell Raad, turn right, and immediately
left, into Clerkenwell Green - a bit of real
old London. Clerkenwell Close leads out of
the Green - a narrow winding road through sorne
rather "dawn-at-heel" property. No. 32, the
home of Robert Hindmarsh, "Printer ta His Royal
Highness, the Prince of Wales," seems ta be the
only house demolished during the war. The small
bombed site is on a corner, immediately opposite
the premises of George Brown (City) J Ltd.,
Notice end Sign-board Contractors. Horwood's
map of 1799 shows this spot as No. 32, and the
numbering is unchanged today. Here, then,
lived Hindrnarsh, and here he had his Sunday
morning meetings (when the Writings were read
in La tin), before ever the New Church as an
organisation was thought of.
Walk on, past Hindmarsh's house, and take
the first turning left - Bovrling Green Lane;
this will bring you again inta Farringdon Raad.
Cross the road, and walk a few steps north, ta
find Topham Street, formerly Great Bath Street.
Ornnia mutantur - how the times, and the eus toms,
and the situations change: This little
collection of prefabs, surrounded by tall and
ugly tenement flats, was once a fine square of
desirable suburban residences - Cold Bath
Square, vdth its spring of medicinal waters.
Swedenborg took lodgings at No. 26 Great Bath
Street, the house of Richard Shearsmith, a
peruke (or wig) maker; here he had a
"paral y tic stroke," just before Christmas,
1771; and here he died on Sunday, 29th March,
1772. The house - and indeed, the whole stréet
- was destroyed in the 'blitz,' and there is
~ome little doubt as ta just where No. 26 stood.
The entire area was rebuilt in thelast century,
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24. and the numbering of the houses was altered.
Ro~vood's map of 1799 does not show a No. 26
ut all. However, the Swedenborg Society
possesses photographs of the house thouW1t
to be that (or on the site of that) in which
~vedenborg lodged: see NCL. June 1929. 321:
and NCR. November 1950. 189: for interesting
information. Swedenborg also lodged at one
Ume in fràrnêr Streefl(at a right-e.ngle with
Topham Street, with lia Mr.s. Carr, next to
e e lon. Il The site of the Red Lion is
still to be seen, and the house next door was
probably on the spot nov. occupied by F.H.
Norman & Co., Ltd., Wood Merchants. The
district has much deteriorated, and is now an
Italian neighbourhood. Topham Street is
named after the famous "Strong Num of Islington"
- an entertainer of c.1750, one of whose
'attractions' was to eat a live chicken, bones
and feathers and all! Perhaps, when the pre
fabs. are removed and the street is rebuilt,
the City Corporation may agree to perpetuate
a name more honoured and of greater worth than
that of Islington's Strong Man.
Come out into the busy thoroughfare of
Rosebery Avenue, and take a bus (No. 19,38,
38A,176) to "The Angel," Islington. Cross
the road J and walk along to Char Iton Place
(on the right): this will lead you to the
top of Gerrard Street: down which, the first
opening on the left is Devonia Road. The
large Polish Catholic Church was, until 1931,
the New Church College. Devonshire Street,
Islington. A fund for the establishment of a
college was begun in 1845; seven years later
the ground .vas purchased; and about 1857 the
buildings, including the fine ch"lpel, were
completed. The first student for the ministry
te be educated at the college was Redman
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25. Goldsack. of Australia - father of the
Reverend S.J.O. Goldsack. The New Church
College today, in Sydney Road, Woodford
Green, Essex, has a much more rural setting
(See NeE. Special College Edition. January
24th, 1948) •
TtŒ ChlJRœ :ru MODERN LONDON
It is not the purpose of this little
Guide to attempt to describe the societies
of the New Church in London today, nor to
give anything but the barest outline of their
histories; but rather to give the visitor a
little useful and practical information to
enable him to visit those societies i f he so
wishes. There are six N~{ Church societies
in the Greater London area - here presented
in alphabetical order.
The Anerley Society of the New Church.
Address - Waldegrave Road, Upper Norwood,
S.E.19.
Nearest station - Crystal Palace (Law Level).
Buses No.2 and 3 from central London, or any
but going to the Crystal Palace. WaIdegrave
Road is at the bottom of Anerley Hill, which
goes dm;n steeply from the bus terminus.
Divine worship on Sundays: 11a.m.and 6.3Op.m.
The Anerley society is in the south of
London, in the vicini ty of Croydon. It came
L~to being as a result of lectures delivered
in the Aner ley Tovm Hall by the Reverend Peter
Ramage and others. The church wa.s built in
1883, with 1~. R&~ge as first rrJnister of
the society.
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26. The Cambanvell Society of the New Chur ch.
Address - Flodden Road, Camberwell New Road,
S.E.5.
Nearest station - Kennington Oval: then walk
along Cambervrell Nmv Road to Flodden Road (on
the right).
Buses No. 68,68A,196 from Swedenborg Rouse
(Southampton Row), or any bus going to Camber
weIl Green: then walk along Cambenvell New
Road to Flodden Road (on the left).
Divine ~orship on Sundays 11a.rn. 1st and 3rd
Sundays at 6.3Op.rn.
In 1862 a course of Sunday evening
lectures in Kennington Hall was arranged by
Messrs. George Dm1n and Isaac Gunton. These
led to the formation of a committee, and
eventually of a society, in 1864. Two years
later, the society was received into member
ship of the General Conference, and a plot of
land was leased. The church premises were
dedicated in 1867. For a number of years the
society was under the leadership of 1~. E.
Austin, and then under the ministry of the
Reverend W.C. Barlow.
The Finchley Society of the New Church.
Address - 71 Gainsborough Road, North Finchley,
N .12.
Nearest station - Woodside Park (Northern Line):
then a ~vo-minute walk up Woodside Park Road.
Buses - from Moorgate, 609: from High Holborn,
517 and 617: from Willesden and Cricklewood,
645 and 660: from Golders Green, 125 - to
Tally-Ho Corner, North Finchley: then walk
along the High Road to the fifth turning on the
left - Woodside Park Road. The church is at
the junction of VToodside Park and Gainsborough
Roads.
Divine worship on Sundays: 11a.m. and 6.3Op.m.
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27. The Finchley society came into being in
1954, as a result of the emalgamation of the
Argyle Square and Carnden Road societies.
These two societies were the descendants
respectively of the Friars Street and Cross
Street, Hatton Garden, societies: thus, the
Finchley society is the great-grandchild of
the first society ever established - that in
Great East Cheap. The church in Argyle Square,
King' s Cross, was bombed to the gI"ound in the
early days of the Var; and the lease of the
Campden Road premises expired in 1952 - though
a part of them (in Parkhurst Road, Holloway,
N.7.) is still in use for Sunday School and
other activities. The society has strong
traditions, and possesses many records of the
early New Church. The Reverend Dennis
Duckworth was invited to be i ts first minis ter.
The Kensington Society of the New Church.
Address - 5 Pembridge Villas, Westbourne Grove,
North Kensington, W.11.
Nearest station - Notting Hill Gate (Metropol
itan and Central Lines); then walk down
Pembridge Villas.
Buses No. 27,27A,28 and 31 stop at the door.
Buses No. 7,15,23 and others pass near.
Divine worship on Sundays: 11a.m. and 6.30p.m.
The Kensington society formerly existed
in Palace Gardens Terrace, W.8., in a handsome
church erected at the expense of Mr. John
Finnie, and given to the Reverend Dr. Jonathan
Bayley in 1872. The society was first formed
of members from Argyle Square, resident in
West London: the first name on the membera t
roll is that of the Reverend William BrulSe
(of Bruce's Commentaries). The society moved
to Pembridge Villas in 1925. The fine lignum
ferrum pe"ls are from the old College Chapel in
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28. Islington, and the handsome panelled reredos
came frOID the liner, the Mauritania.
Michael Church Society of the General Church.
Address - 131 Burton Road, Brixton, S.W.9.
Nearest station - Kennington, and Kennington
Oval.
Buses No. 109 and 133 from Kennington station,
or any bus going along Brixton Road~ Alight
at "The iVhite Horse, 11 which is a few paces
beyond the end of Burton Road.
Divine worship on Sundays: 11a.m.
Michael Church is a society of the r~neral
Church of the New Jerusalem, with headquarters
a t Bryn Atbyn, Pa., U.S.A. It was founded in
1891, as a society in connection with the
Academy of the New Church - an educational
establishment. The premises were built in
1892, at thG expense of V~. C.J. Vhittington,
and were intended primarily for a school. The
Reverend R.J. Tilson was the first pastor,
from the foundation to 1938. The society was
officially adopted by the General Church in
1927/8.
The Willcsden Society of the New Church.
Address - 90 High Road, willesden Green, N.W.10 •
opposite the Public Library.
Nearest station - Willesden Junction.
There are many ways to Willesden, but bus No. 8
from Marble Arch to the Public Library is
convenient.
Divine vfOrship on Sundays: 6.3C'p.m.
In 1882, a few of the members of the
Kensington society met for worshipand study
in Willesden. This lcd to the founding of the
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29. society in 1884, vdth bœ. (afterwards the
Reverend) R.W. Freeman as leader. The school
building is dated 1889, and the church, 1910.
The New Church College.
Address - 13 Sydney Road, Yfoodford Green, Essex.
Nearest station - Snaresbrook (Central Line):
then No. 20 or 20A bus to Sydney Road, Woodford
Green.
Bus No. 38A t'rom Victoria (and from Swedenborg
Rouse) passes the end of Sydney Road.
The College is about ten miles from the
centre of London, in the north-east, and on
the fringe of Epping Forest. It is a three-
storied building, standing in a large garden,
with very attractive aurroundings of common
land and foreat. The Principal of the College
lives on the premises; the tutors visit the
College for classes. The College exists to
train Students for the ministry of the General
Conference of the N~v Church. Easter and
Summer Schools for laymen (and women), and a
Ministers' School, are yearly occasions at the
College. The visitor to London should not
fail to see the College, and - if time permits
- something of the great forest nearby.
And here, we finish our little Guide to
London.
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