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I worked in that 1950s office block (Temple Court) and was involved in the sale of the site to Bloomberg. The Temple of Mithras sat outside the office a few fe
by klelatti 2y ago
I worked in that 1950s office block (Temple Court) and was involved in the sale of the site to Bloomberg.
The Temple of Mithras sat outside the office a few feet from the pavement with free public access at all times. It attracted very little interest though as there wasn't much to mark it out.
IIRC it had to be moved as part of the redevelopment and the idea to relocate to its original location were a very early part of the proposals. Not a big deal as part of a very large project and obviously a way for Bloomberg to gain favour with the City of London planners.
There are a few interesting videos on YouTube on the history e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEtYSJ4GLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEtYSJ4GLE
- cco 2y agoAppreciate the primary source insight!