City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Known as St Sepulchre Without Newgate

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

1. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Marker

Inscription. Built on the site of a Saxon church dedicated to St Edmund the church became known as St Edmund and the Holy Sepulchre during the years 1103 to 1173, when it was in the care of Augustinian Canons, who were Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. Later, the name became abbreviated to "St Sepulchre". Rebuilt and much enlarged in 1450, the walls, tower and porch survive from that period. Badly damaged in the Great Fire of 1666, the interior was restored in 1670 and has been much altered since.

Among famous names associated with the church are John Rogers, Vicar, first Protestant martyr; Roger Ascharn, Tutor of Queen Elizabeth I; William Harvey, discoverer the circulation of the blood; Captain John Smith, first Governor of Virginia and Henry Wood, founder of the Promenade Concerts, whose ashes rest in what is now the Musicians' Chapel, with its many memorials to musicians. The church also contains the Regimental Chanel of the Royal Fusiliers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 51° 30.997′ N, 0° 6.154′ W. Marker

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is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Holborn Viaduct and Snow Hill, on the left when traveling east on Holborn Viaduct. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC1A 2DH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Royal Fusiliers (within shouting distance of this marker); Mozzagrogna and Caldari War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker); Giltspur Street Compter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christ's Hospital (about 150 meters away); Grey Friars Monastery (about 150 meters away); Royal College of Physicians

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

2. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here to the right of the entrance.

(about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

Also see . . . St Sepulchre-without-Newgate (Wikipedia). "St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, also known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Holborn), is an Anglican church in the City of London. It is located on Holborn Viaduct, almost opposite the Old Bailey. In medieval times it stood just outside ("without") the now-demolished old city wall, near the Newgate. It has been a living of St John's College, Oxford, since 1622 and is part of the area designated the "Newgate Street Conservation Area" (No.6) by the City of London Corporation." (Submitted on December 11, 2017.)

<i>St. Sepulchre's Church and Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by J. Valentine and Sons, circa 1905

3. St. Sepulchre's Church and Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.