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Temple
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After losing the Holy Land in the 1290s, the order of the Temple fell into a decline. The knights were dubiously accused of improprieties, and in 1312 their order was dissolved. Although the pope granted their estates to the Knights Hospitaller of St John of Jerusalem, King Edward II seized the New Temple as forfeit to the Crown. Nevertheless, the consecrated portion was conceded to the Hospitallers, and the remainder was sold to them later. It is unlikely that the Hospitallers occupied the Temple personally; it was merely a source of revenue. But it is equally unlikely that the Temple was let to lawyers as early as Edward II's reign. The legal profession was still nomadic, and when in the 1330s it migrated en masse to York (with the central courts) the shopkeepers near the Temple complained of a sudden loss of income. The courts returned to Westminster for good early in 1339, and the inns of court as distinct societies probably date from the years immediately following that event. In that very year a man was killed in the Temple by a servant of the apprentices of the king's court, which suggests that they may already have formed a community there. Ancient tradition dated the legal occupation of the Temple to the 1340s, and it was probably around that time that the outlying land along Chancery Lane - not being required by the lawyer tenants - was alienated to the bishop of Chichester to enlarge the site that later became Lincoln's Inn. The exact date of formation of the inns of court and chancery will never be known. Unlike colleges at the universities, they were not incorporated or endowed by benefactors, and they did not acquire the freehold of their sites until much later. But it now seems likely that, from the beginning, there were two legal societies in the Temple: one (the 'inner inn') using the hall next the cloisters, and the other (the 'middle inn') using the unconsecrated buildings between the inner portion and the Outer Temple. A hall was necessary to an inn of court not merely for meals, but because the legal societies operated from their first formation as academic communities, with lectures and disputations. The two halls in the Temple would therefore naturally have attracted two inns. We do at least know for certain that the Inner Temple and Middle Temple were distinct communities by 1388, when they are first mentioned by those names in a manuscript year book. www.innertemplelibrary.org.uk


Temple
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Among the other buildings erected by the knights were dormitories, storehouses, stables, chambers, and two dining halls, one of them in the consecrated central portion and connected with the church by a cloister. It was a house fit for kings to stay in, and several did so. During a visit by King John in January 1215 he received a deputation of barons demanding a charter of liberties; and when the Great Charter was signed later in the year, the Master of the Temple was one of the witnesses. The knights took advantage of their special privileges to make their sanctuary a safe place for depositing treasure, and during the thirteenth century the New Temple became a busy financial centre. It was no doubt during this period that the first handful of lawyers came to live in the Temple, not as distinct societies but as legal advisers to a wealthy international organisation. The Templars thrived, adding to their round church a fine nave, which was consecrated in the presence of King Henry III in 1240. Many knights associated with the order were buried in the church, the most distinguished being William Marshal (d. 1219), first Earl of Pembroke and regent of England, the very model of medieval English chivalry, and one of the instigators of Magna Carta. Marshal's armoured effigy, battered by time and war, may still be seen in the Round.


Temple
Made by Jelltex
The history of the Temple begins soon after the middle of the twelfth century, when a contingent of knights of the Military Order of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem moved from the Old Temple in Holborn (later Southampton House) to a larger site between Fleet Street and the banks of the River Thames. The new site originally included much of what is now Lincoln's Inn, and the knights were probably responsible for establishing New Street (later Chancery Lane), which led from Holborn down to their new quarters. Following their custom, the knights built a round church patterned on the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. An inscription on the Round recorded that it was consecrated by the Patriarch Heraclius on 10 February 1185, in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is thought that King Henry II was also present on that day, inaugurating a long association between the royal family and the Temple


they look more ancient than they actually are
Made by incendiarymind
Temple Church, where the Knights Templar prayed almost 1000 years ago, is actually still a working church. You have to be a lawyer and a member of the Inner Temple or Outer Temple to pray there most days (and Church of England to boot) but for the public, all of the prayer books are there. It's a relatively modern service so I've been told. The books in use date from about 1950. The funny thing is, despite the age of the church, kids write silly things in the bibles just like everywhere else. The tour guide of the walking tour which went through Temple Church actually grabbed a bible and read some passages out of it which are not part of the latest approved list by the Church of England.


The Temple Church, London
Made by neilalderney123
This is the outside of the round church, that was built by the Knights Templar in 1185. It is supposed to be reminiscent of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem . It has a fascinating history, but it was al but destroyed by the Nazi Blitz during World War 2. a 3exp Hand Held HDR View on black View my stream LARGE on DARKR it is worth it.


even the temple couldn't make the sky any brighter
Made by incendiarymind
The day that I took the DaVinci Code walking tour was a photographic nightmare. That is, at least if you like actually having a sky in the photo. The skies had been opening up for what seemed like over a day and it was cold and rainy. We even spent more time inside the church than we would have on a regular tour. I'm sure at some time in June the outside of this ancient church (this vestibule was added on much later because the Knights Templar were not that ornate) would be more magnificent under a blue sky. As is, this is London circa March 30, 2007.


The entrance to The church of the Knights Templar
Made by Niels J. Buus Madsen
The Temple Church is a late 12th century church in London located between Fleet Street and the River Thames, built for and by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters. In modern times, two Inns of Court (Inner Temple and Middle Temple) both use the church. It is famous for its effigy tombs and for being a round church. It was heavily damaged during the Second World War but has been largely restored. The area around the Temple Church is known as the Temple and nearby is Temple Bar and Temple tube station


Temple Church - panograph
Made by clipkilla
Temple Church in London - panograph style! My first panograph, already I can see where I'd improve the method of taking the source photos and just how many actually need to be taken. Hopefully not too obvious though this was taken in two runs; the second a 'patch the holes' run which didn't have as much of a negative impact on the final piece as I had thought it would. Not a truly natural panograph there was some Photoshop adjusting of the second run for colour matching.


templars
Made by Jelltex
With the bright, but low Winter sun, it was very difficult to get a clear shot of both parts of the Temple, the original round, ad the (relitivly) newer conventionally shaped extension. I tried to get the collomn with the two knights on a single horse in the shot; I believe this is the sign of The Templars, but I could be wrong, of course. This temple made famous by the Da Vinci Code, but don't let that put you off, a fantastic place, if difficult to find.


Passageway from Inner Temple Lane to Elm Court
Made by Ruth and Dave
An arch and a little blocked off arch. Not London's most spectacular archway, but one of my favourites. I love all the little courts and passageways in Temple, a complex of Knights Templar buildings colonised centuries ago by the lawyers of the Inner and Middle Temple Inns of Court. It was heavily damaged during the Second World War bombing raids, and in previous conflicts too, but the rebuilding has retained its labyrinthine nature.


Arches at the Inns of Court and Chancery, London
Made by Jelltex
Quite literally where the judges and legal system calls home. A maze of narrow passage ways and lanes, and on weekends just one way in and out. Also where the Temple, from Knights Templar, Da Vinci Code and what the tube station is hidden. I would say located, but hidden is much better, as we were told its second archway on the right on Temple Lane. And indeed, there it was; pictures to follow.


girl, pointing ☺
Made by aka serene
regular large somerset house, london she slipped into the frame accidentally - had i noticed her and tried putting her in that bottom right corner, i would probably have missed. there's a bird in there too.


Gas lamp
Made by Peter Denton
Gas lamps first came to London in 1807, and the first street (in the world) to be lit was Pall Mall. At one time there were some 60,000 street lights lit by gas in London; today, perhaps surprisingly, there are still around 1,600. This is one of them – in Middle Temple, that oasis of expensive tranquillity just off Strand.


Human Intervention - Nature
Made by Ruth and Dave
A sculpture entitled 'Human Intervention - Nature' by Christy Symington, part of an exhibition of sculptures in Inner Temple Gardens. I think it looks like the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come from A Christmas Carol, which always terrified me. But only from this angle - from others it seems more like a spirit of nature.


Foreign Secretary meeting Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
Made by Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign Secretary William Hague with Li Keqiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China meeting in London, 11 January 2011. www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=5330...


The Temple Church, Inner Temple, Fleet Street, EC4
Made by L'habitant
Window on south side. These are known as the Charter Windows. Commissioned by the Inner and Middle Temples to mark the Quartercentenary of Letters Patent (1608). The windows were designed by Caroline Benyon.This is the symbol of the Middle Court, the Lamb and Flag (not an Anges Dei, as might be thought).


Lunch
Made by KF 红相机
Canon Eos 5D Mk II + EF 50mm f1.4 London, 2010 Just got my EF 50/1.4 USM and i'm already in love with it. The dof is incredible and the bokeh blows my mind. I think this lens is going to live on my 5D from now on. Selling the 24-105mm F4 L USM to fund this and a 28mm f1.8 USM.


The Temple Church, Inner Temple, Fleet Street, EC4
Made by L'habitant
Window on south side. These are known as the Charter Windows. Commissioned by the Inner and Middle Temples to mark the Quartercentenary of Letters Patent (1608). The windows were designed by Caroline Benyon. Pegasus is the symbol of the Inner Court.


Human Intervention - Nature
Made by Ruth and Dave
A sculpture entitled 'Human Intervention - Nature' by Christy Symington, part of an exhibition of sculptures in Inner Temple Gardens. I thought it looked like a malevolent spirit, a bit like the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol.


Middle Temple Hall
Made by Steve J
The actors take a break from the filming of BBC's new costume drama, Elizabeth Virgin Queen at Middle Temple Hall. Check my blog for further details on this pic.