Christchurch dominated the skyline looking East from Whitechapel before the City began to build upwards. The appearance of Tower 42 (below) signalled the upwards build of the City which dwarfed Spitalfields church.

Tower 42 from the City, 1985

Christchurch and Tower 42. London 1997

Christchurch spire from Commercial Street. London 1997

Christchurch spire from Brick Lane. London 1997

Christchurch Spitalfields. London 1985

Christchurch Spitalfields. London 1985

Christchurch Spitalfields. London 1985

Christchurch Spitalfields. London 1985

Christchurch Spitalfields. London 1985