All places of worship have been closed under the social distancing measures set out by the Government. The artefacts, known as “church plate” were moved to the Tower of London over the past few weeks, The Telegraph reported.
Church officials stated that “valuables from London’s churches have been moved to a number of secure locations” to “ensure their safety, away from our churches, while church buildings remain closed”.
The Tower of London has housed the Crown Jewels since 1661.
It is considered one of the safest places in the capital as its wardens live on site.
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