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Worship & Music
St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.

Visit Us
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Learning & Faith
Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.

History & Collections
For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.

Support Us
Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.

Venue Bookings
Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.
History
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History Highlights
St Paul's has a deep and rich history - some of it well known and other parts much less expected.
These pages give more insight into some of the Cathedral's fascinating past.
Paul Robeson 1958
Tyndale's English Bible - 1526
The Duke of Wellington - 1852
Royal Jubilees - 1897, 1935, 1977, 2002, 2012
W E Henley - 1903
Suffragettes' Fight for Votes - 1913
Edith Cavell Memorial Service - 1915
Billy Fiske and the Battle of Britain - 1940
St Paul's Wartime Near Miss - 1940
The D-Day Landings - 1944
American Memorial Chapel - 1958
Martin Luther King, 1964
Feed the Birds - 1964
Sir Winston Churchill Funeral, 1965
London Olympics and Paralympics - 2012
Baroness Thatcher Funeral - 2013
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Martin Luther King visits the Cathedral in 1964
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Herbert Mason's Iconic War image
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Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 2002
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Tyndale's English Bible
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The bird lady from Mary Poppins
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The opening of the American Memorial Chapel
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Basketball under the dome for the 2012 Paralympics
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