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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
Education is a core part of the Cathedral's work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Forum, St Paul's Institute and the Schools & Families department.
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
| Temporary closure of Stone and Golden Galleries | |
| 7:30am | Morning Prayer in St Martin's Ludgate |
| 8:00am | Eucharist in St Martin's Ludgate |
| 2:30pm | Doors open for sightseeing |
| 4:00pm | Last entry for sightseeing |
| 5:00pm | Choral Evensong |
Jubilee
It was in the fourteenth century that Jubilees were initially celebrated within the Catholic Church. In the Christian context, Jubilees are particular years in which forgiveness of sins is focused upon. Royal Jubilees on the other hand are more joyous occasions, which celebrate and mark major periods in a monarch's reign.
1. Jubilee Home
2. 1897 - Victoria, Diamond
3. 1935 - George V, Silver
4. 1977 - Elizabeth II, Silver
5. 2002 - Elizabeth II, Golden
6. 2012 - Elizabeth II,
Diamond
The first Diamond Jubilee, for Queen Victoria, took place over a century ago and celebrations were held over three days in June 1897.
Since Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, we have celebrated Kind George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935 and our current Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver (1977), Golden (2002) and Diamond (2012) Jubilees. Queen Elizabeth is now both the oldest and longest-serving ever Monarch.
Here, we give you a brief look back at past Jubilees and St Paul's association with them.
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Queen Victoria in 1897
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The Silver Jubilee of King George VI
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