The churches of London: a history and description of the ecclesiastical edifices of the metropolis . andpediment, ornamented with a carved pelican, and sur-mounted by seven candlesticks, typical of the sevenchurches. The columns are fluted, and in each flute is 1 It was rebuilt at the public expense, and pewed and ornamented by theinhabitants of the parish. The Rev. Humfrey Zouch, Rector. J. Godwin,and Thomas Bishop, Churchwardens. The Church was repaired in 1824,the Rev. Walter Brown M. A. Rector. 2 In the roof above the ceiling of the church, a large apartment is formed,which was used by the
The churches of London: a history and description of the ecclesiastical edifices of the metropolis . andpediment, ornamented with a carved pelican, and sur-mounted by seven candlesticks, typical of the sevenchurches. The columns are fluted, and in each flute is 1 It was rebuilt at the public expense, and pewed and ornamented by theinhabitants of the parish. The Rev. Humfrey Zouch, Rector. J. Godwin,and Thomas Bishop, Churchwardens. The Church was repaired in 1824,the Rev. Walter Brown M. A. Rector. 2 In the roof above the ceiling of the church, a large apartment is formed,which was used by the Volunteer Corp, during the late war, as a store-placefor arms and ammunition. ALLHALLOWS, LOMBARD STREET. 8 a string of vine leaves, and ears of wheat, delicatelycarved. The whole was presented to the church by cer-tain individuals, whose names are recorded on a tablet inthe The font, which stands at the west end on the southside, is of white marble, and presents cherubim andwreaths of flowers most beautifully executed. Two door-ways at the west end of the church have enclosed lobbies. 1 The vestry is on the north side of the chancel; in it is a drawing of thechurch made by Mr. Cutler, a late Vestry-Clerk ; and an engraving of , formerly rector of the parish. 4 ALLHALLOWS, LOMBARD STREET. of oak, above which are small figures in wood typical ofTime on one side, and of Death on the other. 1 The church is so entirely surrounded by adjacent build-ings, that it is with difficulty discovered, even when lookedfor ; and it has been called in consequence, c the invisiblechurch. The whole exterior as may be seen above, is per-fectly plain, and requires no comment. The tower standson the south side of the church; it is divided by plainstring-courses, into three stories, and is terminated by acornice and open parapet. Two Corinthian columns andentablature form an ill-proportioned porch on the southside of the tower ; which is approached from a lowarchway, between two
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