After visiting Barbican Library, I strolled over to nearby St. Giles Cripplegate Church where John Milton is buried. Like most of the Barbican area, this church was hit by German bombers. It wasn't destroyed but there was extensive damage. St. Giles' numerous busts, plaques, and statues memorialize the church's links with other famous men: Cromwell was married here, DeFoe's burial is recorded in parish records, John "Pilgrims Progress" Bunyan worshipped here, and St. Thomas More's parents were married here. Sorry to report I was unable to find John Foxe's burial spot. It must have been under a chair or something. Below is Milton's statue and his grave not far from the altar. Here is a layout of St. Giles' interior.
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