The Synod of London convened in 1087, gathering church leaders to address various ecclesiastical issues, including the appointment of bishops and church governance. This synod was part of the broader efforts to consolidate Norman control over the English church and establish a unified religious authority. The outcomes of the synod had lasting implications for the relationship between church and state in England.

The decisions made at the Synod of London influenced the development of religious poetry and the relationship between the church and writers. Poets like John Donne and George Herbert, writing in later centuries, would reflect on the complexities of faith and authority, drawing upon the historical context established by events like the synod to explore themes of spirituality in their works.