Taken in 1885, this photograph shows the location of one of the main ceremonial entrances to the City of London. The photographer is looking east, towards Fleet Street. In the middle ages, a series of gates (or ‘bars’) were erected on the main thoroughfares. The one at this location was known as ‘Temple Bar’.
This term refers to a notional bar on the route but was also used to describe the 17th century arched gateway which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. That was removed in 1878, preserved, and now stands in Paternoster Square near St. Paul’s cathedral. This memorial pedestal, which contains a statue of Queen Victoria and a dragon symbol was erected in 1880 to mark the location of the ‘bar’.
Image: Photographer unknown
The majority of the buildings have been replaced by November 2019 and there is a great deal more traffic.
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