Cripplegate

Cripplegate was a gate in London Wall and a name for the region of the City of London outside the gate. It was almost totally destroyed by bombing in World War II and today is the site of the Barbican Estate and Barbican Centre. The name is preserved in the church of St Giles Cripplegate.

Related Topics:
London Wall - City of London - World War II - Barbican Estate - Barbican Centre

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See also: city gate, city wall

Related Topics:
City gate - City wall

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