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'The Bells of Old Bailey' refers to the church of St Sepulchre Without Newgate. The current church was rebuilt in 1671 after the Great Fire in 1666 and is the biggest in the City of London. This church stands opposite the Old Bailey and the site of the Newgate debtors' prison, hence the line "when will you pay me?". Before Newgate got its own bell, the bell of St Sepulchre was wrung to announce imminent executions.
If you turn around, you can see the iconic statue of Lady Justice standing on top of the Old Bailey holding the sword of retribution in one hand and the scales of justice in the other.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Oranges and Lemons - cycling tour of London churches
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