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Radio London,24 Sep 2025,18 mins

Stories from the ‘Journalist’s Church’ on Fleet Street

London Uncovered

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Often referred to as ‘The Journalist’s church’ St Bride’s Church in Fleet Street has a fascinating history. It has links to The Plague, Jack the Ripper and the newspaper industry - and the church’s spire was the inspiration for the traditional tiered wedding cake design we still see today. The Reverend Canon Dr Alison Joyce from St Bride’s has been sharing tales from the church’s past with Jumoke Fashola on BBC Radio London… (Image credit: Getty Images)

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