Christ Church Spitalfields north aisle vaulting; built by Nicholas Hawksmoor 1714 - 1729


Christ Church Spitalfields, in the East End of London. One of the 'Fifty New Churches' or 'Queen Anne Churches'. Built by Nicholas Hawksmoor 1714-29. The north aisle, with tunnel-vaulted bays decorated with hexagonal coffering. The keystones on the lower nave arches are decorated alternately with bibles, olive branches and more cherubs.


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Photo credit: © Angelo Hornak / Alamy / Afripics
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