London is a busy place, with a population of over 9M people sharing a relatively small area. But there are still some spots to enjoy a little bit of quiet away from the bustle of city life.

St Dunstan-in-the-East church tower

The church of St Dunstan-in-the-East was first built around the year 1100. Severely damaged during WWII bombing in 1941, the church grounds were converted to a public garden instead of being rebuilt.

One of the remaining church walls

The church’s tower and several walls remain, and the quiet of the gardens belies the location in the heart of the City of London.

Old church window