On Cheapside in the City of London, St Mary-Le-Bow, originally built by Archbishop Lanfranc in 1087 for King William the Conqueror, is more than just an iconic landmark. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London by Christopher Wren, it endured the Blitz and various fires. Throughout its history, it has been a site of royal ties and scandals. But St Mary-Le-Bow's most notable feature is the bell ring that inspired the nursery rhyme, 'Ring a Ring o' Roses.'
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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