Paleys Upon Pilers is an intricate timber palace perched on pillars that marks the spot of Aldgate and commemorates its most

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Paleys Upon Pilers is an intricate timber palace perched on pillars that marks the spot of Aldgate and commemorates its most distinguished resident, Geoffrey Chaucer. It also celebrates the gateway from the City of London to the Olympic Park for the London Festival of Architecture 2012. Behind this St Botolph's Church, Aldgate, St Botolph-without-Aldgate, or just Aldgate Church, a Church of England parish church in the City of London.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: London, UK, England
Photo credit: © David Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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