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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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St Paul's and the Great War - free archive pop-up

03 June 2014

The work and worship of St Paul's during the Great War of 1914-18 will be the focus of a pop-up archive stand in the crypt of St Paul's, to celebrate International Archives Day.

On Monday 9 June, from 1 - 3pm, the Cathedral's Collections department will set-up a pop-up display of images and documents from the Cathedral's Collections, allowing visitors to see facsimile copies of unique items held in the Archives, meet and chat to the Archivist, and take away information about upcoming events.

The unique documents include a log book of St Paul’s Watch (founded in 1915 to protect the Cathedral from Zeppelin raids), historic photographs of special services, and personal correspondence, all of which will reveal what life was like for those working and worshipping in the Cathedral during the War years and how the momentous events on the continent were reflected in special services of mourning and thanksgiving in The Nation’s Church.

The pop-up display marks International Archives Day, a special occasion for archives around the world to celebrate their collections and provide opportunities for discovery to new audiences.

Pop-up visitor information
Monday 9 June 2014
1pm - 3pm
St Paul's Cathedral crypt (entry via north west crypt door)
Free (Usual charges to enter Cathedral apply)
All welcome

St Paul's Cathedral Archives
The St Paul’s Cathedral Archives hold records relating to the architecture of the building including papers and drawings created by the Surveyor to the Fabric, while the historic records of the Dean and Chapter (including the original drawings by Sir Christopher Wren and his draughtsmen) are held at the London Metropolitan Archives. An online catalogue and further information can be found at: www.stpauls.co.uk/archive