St Giles-without-Cripplegate

A much cooler day so we have been able to get out and enjoy a longer walk. Went over to the Lakeside at The Barbican and had a coffee whilst being able to sit outside somewhere different.Its 22 weeks ( 154 days ) since the Virus began to control our lives.


Still trying out the fish eye lens to see what kinds of images can be captured. Took a number of shots of the Barbican but this one within St Giles-without-Cripplegate was my first choice. The "without" means it was originally built outside the City Walls.


The fish eye showed off the arches with great curves and gave a good sense of perspective. Taken in doors there was less chromatic aberration which was easily removed.


The church was founded in 1394 and was one of the few Medieval Churches to survive the Great Fire of London. It has been badly damaged by fire on three occasions.

Some interesting people associated with the Church.

Sir Martin Frobisher, navy captain, who fought the Armada and tried to discover the NW Passage around Canada.
Oliver Cromwell was married here.
John Speed Map Maker was buried here in 1629
John Milton , author of Paradise Lost, was buried here in 1674.
Rick Wakeman recorded one of his album tracks for the Six Wives of Henry VIII on the church organ.