Warren's London-based Adventures

	The abbey was founded by St Augustine in 598, following the
	success of his evangelical mission from Rome by King Ethelbert of
	Kent. The abbey buildings were then completely reconstructed in
	the years following the Normal Conquest. After the Dissolution
	where Henry VIII got rid of all monasteries so that he could be
	absolute in power, most of the buildings were destroyed, although
	some portions were converted into a royal palace.
	

What remains

	If you look at this picture from the late 1800s, notice where the
	ground level is at and you will see that the church had been
	buried beneath a lot of dirt, as only the upper arch was visible.
	

St Augusting - oldest grave marker to date!