Inside London’s 900-Year-Old Secret Garden

The video explores the history of the Church of Saint Dunstan in the East, built around 1100. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666 and later damaged during World War II. Instead of reconstructing it again, the City of London transformed the remains into a public garden. This garden, located between the Tower of London and London Bridge, offers a peaceful escape with its ivy-covered walls and greenery, serving as a reminder of London's rich history.

When was the Church of Saint Dunstan in the East originally constructed?

• In 1666

• Around 1100

• During World War II

• In 1800

What event led to the rebuilding of the church in 1666?

• World War II

• The Great Fire of London

• An earthquake

• A flood

What part of the church remained after the London Blitz?

• The entire structure

• Only the North and South walls and steeple

• The altar and pews

• The roof and windows

What decision did the City of London make regarding the church ruins?

• Leave it as it is

• Transform it into a public garden

• Convert it into a museum

• Rebuild the church

Where is the garden of Saint Dunstan in the East located?

• Near Westminster Abbey

• Beside the British Museum

• Between the Tower of London and London Bridge

• Next to Buckingham Palace