Monday 9 December 2024 12:45 to 13:15
Festive Lunch in the City V - St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate (which is the complete name for this church) Garden
As it is close to Christmas, this Lunch in the City has a festive flavour to it. The churchyard garden is open to the public 24 hours a day.
Join me for some festive treats and geocaching chat.
Brief History of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Churchyard
St Botolph's Churchyard was the first City burial grounds to be converted into a public garden. Today it is a much appreciated quiet place to sit. There are tennis courts at one end and St Botolph's Hall (once used as school) which now serves as a multi-purpose church hall is located within the public garden.
Sir William Rawlins, Sheriff of the City of London in 1801 and benefactor of the church, has a large tomb nearby.
Close to the entrance is a Memorial Cross, which is believed to be the first War Memorial in England to the Great War (WWI), set up 1916 following the Battle of Jutland and the death of Lord Kitchener.
The Event
All geocachers are welcome to enjoy a chat and share / discover TBs (small ones only). Bring your lunch along if you wish. There will be some festive goodies.
Please note that there are two shallow, wide steps up to the coordinates which wheelchair users may need help negotiating.