Have you ever wondered how a building could survive the Great Fire of London and even a World War bomb? Right here, you’re standing in front of St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse, a testament to resilience and a piece of Tudor London. This gatehouse, built in 1595 by William Scudamore, is a rare survivor of the city’s tumultuous past. You can see the original timber-framed building with its two main floors and attic, miraculously spared from the Great Fire of 1666 due to the nearby priory walls. And if that wasn’t enough, it also survived a German Zeppelin bomb raid in 1917. The bomb blast, which damaged a later Georgian facade built over the gatehouse, revealed its original Tudor beauty. The gatehouse is truly a unique find in London, a reminder of a time gone by. Today, it serves as a reminder of London’s enduring character. As you walk through its arch, you’re stepping into history, and you can imagine the lives that have passed through these walls.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to