Inside London_s 900-Year-Old Secret Garden

The Church of Saint Dunstan in the East, built around 1100, has a rich history. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666 but was mostly destroyed during the London Blitz in WWII. Instead of reconstructing it again, the City of London transformed the remains into a public garden. This hidden gem, located between the Tower of London and London Bridge, offers a peaceful escape with its ivy-covered walls and lush greenery, serving as a reminder of London's past.

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

• In 1800

• In 1666

• Around 1100

• During World War II

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

• The Great Fire of London

• A flood

• The London Blitz

• An earthquake

What part of the church remained after the London Blitz?

• The roof

• North and South walls and steeple

• Only the steeple

• The entire structure

What decision did the City of London make regarding the church ruins after World War II?

• Turn it into a public garden

• Convert it into a museum

• Rebuild the church

• Leave it as it is

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

• Next to Buckingham Palace

• Between the Tower of London and London Bridge

• Near Westminster Abbey

• Beside the British Museum