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Alternate Entrance to The British Museum
This is a side entrance to the British Museum. The bust of Sir Hans Sloane and the Palmerstone Gold Cups are located here. This museum houses much of Sir Sloane's collections. -
Entrance to the British Library
This is the entrance to the British Library. It says British Library over and over. The British Libary was founded partially by Sir Sloane's collection. -
Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Library
This is a photo of the Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Library. This is a replica of Sir Sloane's bust in the British Museum by Rysbrack. This bust is in the library because of Sir Sloane's contributions to the library. -
Cadbury Chocolate for Sale at Tesco Express
Photo of Cadbury Chocolate for sake at Tesco Express. This shows that Cadbury is a relevant company. Sir Sloane's chocolate milk inspired the Cadbury brothers. -
Legal document on the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral.
After the Great Fire of 1666, St Paul's Cathedral needed to be rebuilt after being destroyed. This document marks the beginning of the rebuilding with the laying of the foundation. The document is signed by many notable people of the time, including Sir Christopher Wren who was tasked with the rebuilding of 51 city churches after the Great Fire. -
Paten and Chalice.
This paten and chalice were created for St. James Picadilly in 1683. It was designed to complement Sir Christopher Wren's, the architect of the church, rich interior. -
Photo of The Palmerstone Gold Chocolate Cups
This is a photo of The Palmertstone Gold Chocolate Cups. This photo was taken during the UAH Study Abroad to London. These cups are located at the British Museum. These cups were created by John Cartier in 1700. -
Information Board in London.
This information board exists around St. Paul's Cathedral. It discusses how Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's, wanted to feature a pineapple in the Cathedral because it is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and hospitality. It states that there are two golden pineapples on top of two of the western towers. -
Portrait of Sir Christopher Wren.
At the National Portrait Gallery, there is a painting of Sir Christopher Wren. Wren was the King's Surveyor of Works following the Great Fire of 1666. He was heavily involved in the rebuilding of 51 parishes in London after the fire. -
St. Martin-within-Ludgate.
St. Martin-within-Ludgate is a medieval church that dates back to 1437. It was destroyed in 1666 due to the London Fire. Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt it in 1684 and it remains largely unchanged.