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St Botolph's Aldersgate

A medieval church that was rebuilt in the late 18th century, noted for its well-preserved interior. The former churchyard was converted into a public space in 1880, called Postman's Park as it was frequented by workers from the nearby Post Office headquarters.

Address: Aldersgate St, EC1A 4EU
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-3PM, closed Bank Holiday Mondays
Price: Free
Website: stbotolphs.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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