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The Cathedral will open for sightseeing at 10am from Thursday 18th August to Saturday 20th August due to public transport strike action. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If your timed ticket is for 8.30am to 10am entry you are welcome to use it later in the day.

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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its stunning decoration have been threatened by war, fire and forces of nature.

Since St Paul’s was founded in 604 AD, the Cathedral has been a site of architectural excellence as an expression of the Christian faith. When the pre-fire Cathedral was dramatically destroyed in 1666, it was only through an ingenious approach to design and construction that it could return. Discover the remarkable background to our vibrant decoration, and how we survived serious threats to our structure in the 20th century.

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The Crucified Christ

During both World Wars, a brave band of assorted professionals volunteered to keep our building safe from harm – and their legacy lives on today. 

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The Penrose architectural drawings

Following in Wren’s footsteps, architect Francis Crammer Penrose made some major changes to the Cathedral – and, after his death, helped modern archaeologists uncover our history.

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William Dugdale's History of St Paul's

One of the first major texts to be dedicated to a single building, Dugdale’s carefully-researched tome was brought to life by a Bohemian artist's drawings.

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The Wren Office drawings

Written by the architectural historian Dr Gordon Higgott, this online exhibition consists of 226 drawings by Sir Christopher Wren and his colleagues, held in the Cathedral’s Collections.

The drawings are kept at London Metropolitan Archives and at St Paul’s, and the exhibition has been generously sponsored by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, the Friends of St Paul's Cathedral, the Pilgrim Trust, the Delmas Foundation, the Headley Trust, the Marc Fitch Fund and the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust.

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Whether you are a researcher, filmmakers or simply someone passionate about history and art, find out how. 

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Celebration and remembrance

Get to know the most famous individuals – and events from British history – celebrated and commemorated in the Cathedral.

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Hidden histories

Throughout its history, St Paul’s has been involved in the fight against oppression and inequality – and many key figures in social justice have passed through our doors.

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