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Question
#43487. mochyn
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What is the only non-ecclesiastical Wren building in the City of London?
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TabbyTom
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The Monument.
Jan 17 04, 1:52 PM
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mibmob
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It was built to commorate the Great Fire of London.
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/leisure_heritage/architectural_heritage/monument.htm
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Standing 202 feet high, the Monument is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke and constructed of Portland stone in 1671-7, the simple Doric column is topped by a flaming urn of copper symbolising the Great Fire. Climb the spiral staircase of 311 steps to the balcony at the top and you are rewarded with breathtaking views over the city in all directions, as well as a certificate of achievement
Jan 17 04, 2:06 PM
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