An Augustinian monastery was founded in this area in 1253 by Humphrey de Bohun, Constable of England. The site covered the are bounded by London Wall, Copthall Avenue and Throgmorton Street. During the Peasants revolt Wat Tyler attacked the monastery and beheaded 13 Flemish monks. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the land was given to Sir William Paulet, who built himself a town house. In 1550 Edward 5 allowed the nave of the church to be used by Dutch refugees, the rest was used to store corn, coal and wine. In 1600 most of the church was demolished. In 1844 what remained was used as warehouses. In 1862 it burned down and was rebuilt the following year. It was bombed in in 1940 and rebuilt in 1950-6.
The current church dates from the 1950, it is renowned for its stained glass windows.
Parishioners
In 1513 Erasmus lodged here. He complained about the wine.
In 1529 Miles Coverdale translated the Bible here.
Edward son of the Black Prince is buried here.
May of the fallen from the battle Barnet are buried here.
Nearby Tube/DLR stations Bank (distance = 315 m bearing 221°)
, Cannon Street (distance = 569 m bearing 219°)
, Liverpool Street (distance = 342 m bearing 41°)
, Moorgate (distance = 410 m bearing 308°)
Nearby major Bus Stop Bank (distance = 357 m bearing 226°)
, Liverpool Street (distance = 442 m bearing 38°)
, Monument (distance = 500 m bearing 212°)
, Moorgate (distance = 502 m bearing 304°)
