Bishopsgate

Bishopsgate is a road and ward in the east of the City of London, running north from Gracechurch to Norton Folgate. It is named after a gate in the London Wall that the Romans built around Londinium to defend it.

Related Topics:
City of London - Gracechurch - Norton Folgate - London Wall - Londinium

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It is the site of Liverpool Street station, the notable public house Dirty Dick's, St Ethelburga's church, and many offices.

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Liverpool Street station - Public house - Dirty Dick's - St Ethelburga's church

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In 1993 it was the site of a Provisional IRA bomb, which killed 2 people and caused £350,000,000 worth of damage, including the destruction of St Ethelburga's church.

Related Topics:
1993 - Provisional IRA

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The street is home to the main London offices of several major banks including the Royal Bank of Scotland, ABN AMRO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Related Topics:
Bank - Royal Bank of Scotland - ABN AMRO - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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In June 2005, plans were unveiled for the Bishopsgate Tower, a huge skyscraper to be built at the southern end of the road.

Related Topics:
Bishopsgate Tower - Skyscraper

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