An Account of the Church and Parish of St. Giles, Without Cripplegate, in the City of London (Classic Reprint): Compiled from Various Old Authorities, ... Minute Books of the Parish (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the layered history of St. Giles’ Church and Cripplegate parish. This non‑fiction account gathers parish records, notes on the church’s buildings, and illustrative material to illuminate the lives and duties tied to the church and its officials. It also touches on the surrounding city context, including the Cripplegate gate and the parish’s evolving governance.

The work focuses on the church itself and the people who cared for it, from its origins around 1090 to later centuries. It references how the parish interacted with the city’s records, the looks of the church and its monuments, and the role of key figures who shaped its story. Readers will encounter explanations of place names, early builders, and the way the parish tried to preserve its memory through illustrations, lists, and careful documentation.

• Context on the church’s founding and dedication to Saint Giles, and the role of Alfune in building the early structure.


• Insights into how parish records, wills, and vestry minutes shaped the history and how illustrations accompany the narrative.


• Details about the church’s organ, organists, and the relationship between sextons and the music program over time.


• A window into local governance, the Cripplegate area, and the way the parish preserved its heritage.

Ideal for readers of local history and city church heritage who want a grounded, archival view of a landmark and its community.

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