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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals · London

Eastminster

In or near City of London.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Eastminster is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Tower Gateway · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Eastminster is a cathedral in england london, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1301. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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Official information

St Katharine Docks is a historic marina located in central London, offering a peaceful environment amidst the bustling city. Visitors can enjoy various dining options and leisure activities while taking in the scenic views of the docks and boats.

From the Wikipedia article

Eastminster, also known as New Abbey, St Mary Graces, and other variants, was a Cistercian abbey on Tower Hill at East Smithfield in London.

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Background

History

The abbey was founded by Edward III in 1350 immediately outside the Roman London Wall in what is now the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It stood just to the north of an older royal foundation, the Hospital and Collegiate Church of St Katharine by the Tower. Among the abbey's endowments was the reversion of one of the four manors of Shere in Gomshall, Surrey, given by King Edward III in 1350. This manor acquired the name Towerhill, due to its patronage by the abbey. In 1375, Sir Nicholas de Loveyne bequeathed to the Abbot and Convent the reversion of the mills of Crash Mills, to endow the perpetual singing of masses for the donor. Crash Mills were situated on the River Thames, near East…

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Coordinates
51.5086, -0.0719
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E1W 1AZ
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Phone
+44 (0)20 7264 5312
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Tower Gateway0.3 km
Official site
www.skdocks.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eastminster?
Eastminster is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 1AZ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is Eastminster?
Eastminster is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Eastminster?
The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 1AZ.
When was Eastminster built?
Built or established in 1301.
How do I get to Eastminster?
The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 1AZ.