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.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Known as St Sepulchre Without Newgate. 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.
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: Churches & Religion.
Location. 51° 30.997′ N, 0° 6.154′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker 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.
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.)
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.
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 332 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
