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St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. Its dedication in honour of Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604.
The mighty St. Paul’s Cathedral, the mother church of London and the seat of the Bishop of London, was severely damaged in the Great Fire of London of 1666. Lacking in funds and man-power to rebuild the cathedral, services continued in the ruins and some repairs took place.
Designed and built (1675–1710) under the supervision of Sir Christopher Wren, it combines Neoclassical, Gothic, and Baroque elements. Saint Paul’s Cathedral, in London, cathedral of the Anglican bishop. It is located within the central City of London, atop Ludgate Hill and northeast of Blackfriars.
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The current building of St Paul’s Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710, designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction was part of a major rebuilding programme in the City after the Great Fire of London. However the site on which it sits has been home to cathedrals since 604 AD. In fact, the St Paul’s Cathedral...
Whilst one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, the cathedral remains a working church with hourly prayer and daily services. There are many different parts of the Cathedral for visitors to discover, from the underground Crypt (containing famous tombs along with a 270° film experience – ‘the Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s’ – that brings 1,4...
As with all London sites, it’s best to travel by public transport. The nearest tube stations are St Paul’s (a 2 minute walk, Central Line), Mansion House or Blackfriars (District/Circle Lines) or Bank (Central, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines). The nearest rail stations are City Thameslink (3 minutes walk), Blackfriars, Cannon Street or Liverpoo...
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The original stone schoolhouse at the east end of Old St Paul's was rebuilt after the Great Fire, and was again replaced in 1822. In 1884 the school moved to Hammersmith and in 1968 it moved to its current location in Barnes.
May 17, 2019 · In September 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed 13,200 houses, 87 churches, St. Paul's Cathedral, and most of London's official buildings. Christopher Wren proposed an ambitious plan that would rebuild London with wide streets radiating from a central hub.
Christopher Wren - Architect, St. Paul's Cathedral: While the churches were being built, Wren was slowly and painfully evolving designs for St. Paul’s. The initial stage is represented by the First Model of 1670, now in the trophy room at the cathedral.
