The church of St Andrew Undershaft. The first recorded church on this site was in 1147. This present church dates from 1533. It has managed to survive the great Fire of London in 1666 and also the bombing during WW2. Towering above the church is 30 St Mary Axe, commonly referred to as the Gherkin, which opened in 2004. I doubt this building will be still standing 500 years from now.
Across the street is the Leadenhall Building due for completion sometime this year. This building is known as the Cheesegrator due to its wedge shaped top.
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I love seeing the Gherkin and it's come to be a quickly recognisable feature of London's skyline. I don't think the Cheesegrater will reach quite the same status.
ReplyDeletethe church is old and quaint compared to that giant easter egg behind it! :)
ReplyDeletei prefer the heritage architecture but I love the gherkin too.
ReplyDeleteFascinating contrasts in architecture! Thanks for sharing your part of the world and for dropping by my blog. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow! The Gherkin really dwarfs that church, doesn't it. But I love London so much that I'll forgive even the architects of that building. :-) Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThe reflections enhance the skyline, although as a lover of older architecture, I wish that there were fewer new buildings to be seen. Warm regards
ReplyDeleteP.S. I looking forward to reading about the exploits in your bucket list.
I doubt these new buildings will still be standing too but perhaps that's what they said of timber houses in Tudor times and some of them are still standing! Cool photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a landmark, great architecture.
ReplyDeleteWe liked the mix of old and new....but the gherkin is odd.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way building acquire names - "Cheese Grater!"
ReplyDeleteAlso glad to see that it has stopped raining - at last!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful shots. But blue skies in London - these photos must not have been taken this year :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the Gherkin. Thank you for taking me into your world! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis area has certainly changed since I used to bring students to London in the summers. That Gerkin building always makes me smile. I really enjoyed all of your photos.Thanks for the visit to my blog tonight.
ReplyDeleteImpressive shots! This reminds me that I should have some reflections from London somewhere on my hard drive. :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are so many cool reflections to catch in a city, and even more in THE city... Nice work !
ReplyDeleteNice reflection shots with architecture. I like that very much and thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteThe cherkin has become an reflecting icon now in London.
ReplyDeleteFantastic architecture and reflections.
ReplyDeleteWhat a selection! That last shot makes the building look almost invisible, really cool :)
ReplyDeleteI have to say I can definitely see why that building is referred to as The Gherkin. ;)
ReplyDeleteCities can be wonderful places for reflections. Love these!
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