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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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Feed the Birds
The story of a no-nonsense nanny, chimney sweep, some pigeons and St Paul's
Having been an iconic part of London's skyline for more than 300 years, St Paul's has regularly found its way into popular culture and part of some great stories.
One of the most-cherished moments for many, is the use of the Cathedral's steps in the set for the iconic Feed the Birds song from the Disney film version of Mary Poppins.
Released over half a century ago in 1964, Mary Poppins has remained one of the silver screen's most enduring classics, a story of a no-nonsense nanny, widely thought of as Walt Disney's crowning achievement.
And right at the very heart of the movie, highlighting the merits of giving to charity, is Feed the Birds - a song which shows the Bird
Woman sitting on the Cathedral steps selling crumbs for tuppence a bag.
Written by Richard and Robert Sherman, the famous tune recurs throughout the film, but features most prominently when Mary, played by Julie
Andrews, sings to the Banks children about the Bird Woman.
Referring to the numerous statues atop the Cathedral, one verse is sung:
All around the cathedral the saints and apostles
Look down as she sells her wares
Although you can't see it, you know they are smiling
Each time someone shows that he cares
Today, St Paul's association with Mary Poppins remains as strong as ever, and with the release of Mary Poppins Returns in December 2018, it is only fitting that the Cathedral makes an appearance in Mary Poppins and the Banks children's next adventure.
Although visitors are now encouraged not to feed the pigeons on the steps, many come to have their photos taken in the same spot as the Bird Woman.
The Cathedral shop continues to sell a number of Feed the Birds inspired gifts.
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The Bird Woman in Mary Poppins
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The dome of St Paul's in the movie
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A Feed the Birds cup and saucer, available in the Cathedral shop
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One of the 'Saints and Apostles', John the Baptist, who looked down on the Bird Woman
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