Hidden amongst London’s towering skyscrapers is one of the most beautiful abandoned sites in the city. Originally built around 1100, St Dustan in the East survived for centuries until the church fell victim to the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Although most of the building remained relatively intact, its Gothic steeple had to be replaced by a new one designed by Sir Christopher Wren. After suffering more damage during World War II, the church was never rebuilt and was eventually left abandoned.