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History. Before the cathedral. The location of Londinium's original cathedral is unknown, but legend and medieval tradition claims it was St Peter upon Cornhill. St Paul is an unusual attribution for a cathedral, and suggests there was another one in the Roman period.
Explore the rich and fascinating history of St. Paul's Cathedral, from its origins in the medieval period to its destruction in the Great Fire of London, and its rebuilding by Sir Christopher Wren into the iconic landmark it is today. Discover the cathedral's role in British history and its enduring legacy as a symbol of London's resilience.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Article History. St. Paul's Cathedral, London, from the southeast. 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.
Apr 16, 2021 · History of St Paul’s Cathedral. 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.
From our consecration to 21st Century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.
From our consecration to 21st century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.
At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world. St Paul's is the second-largest church building in area in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral.
