Golden Boy of Pye Corner, London

#693 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a small late-17th-century monument located on the corner of Giltspur Street and Cock Lane in Smithfield, central London. It marks the spot where the 1666 Great Fire of London was stopped, whereas the Monument indicates the place where it started. The statue of a naked boy is made of wood and is covered with gold; the figure was formerly winged. The late 19th-century building that incorporates it is a Grade II listed building but listed only for the figure. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'2"N, 0°6'6"W

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City of London (Farringdon Without)London United Kingdom

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Golden Boy of Pye Corner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Museum of London, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, St Bartholomew-the-Great.

~890 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
5 min walk • fabric is a nightclub in Farringdon, London, England. Founded in 1999 on Charterhouse Street opposite Smithfield Market, the club was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs Poll" in 2007 and 2008 and ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010 and 2017.
~1170 ftE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~850 ftE
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~770 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
4 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1050 ftSE
Square
Paternoster Square, London
6 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~1350 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
7 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~990 ftNE
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
5 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~250 ftSW
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
2 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1100 ftE
Memorial
London Stone, London
6 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~1170 ftSW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Bride's Church, London
6 min walk • St Bride's Church is a church in the City of London, England. The building's most recent incarnation was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 in Fleet Street in the City of London, though Wren's original building was largely gutted by fire during the London Blitz in 1940.
~1500 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
8 min walk • The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Golden Boy of Pye Corner?

Nearby attractions include St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London (2 min walk), St Bartholomew-the-Less, London (2 min walk), Christ Church Greyfriars, London (3 min walk), Old Bailey, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Golden Boy of Pye Corner by public transport?

The nearest stations to Golden Boy of Pye Corner:

Bus

St Bartholomew's Hospital • Lines: 56 (1 min walk)
City Thameslink Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (2 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (4 min walk)
London Blackfriars (13 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (5 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (7 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (12 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (16 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (18 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (33 min walk)