The design, construction and decoration of the choir enclosure and sanctuary occupied Wren and his assistants at least four and a half years.
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The earliest known scheme to improve the Cathedral churchyard is an outline study by Wren and Hawksmoor, drawn over a survey of the whole precinct prepared by William Dickinson.
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27 July 2021 The Dean of St Paul’s, the Very Revd Dr David Ison, has announced his intention to retire in September 2022. Dr David Ison will be 68, and will have served at the Cathedral for ten years. The Dean leads the Cathedral assisted by the Residentiary and Lay Canons, enabling Chapter to implement the agreed vision for St Paul's. Recruitment for the next Dean of St Paul’s will begin later this year.
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15th February 2022
On 17 February 2022, St Paul's unveiled the bold new artwork Still Standing by Nigerian-born artist, Victor Ehikhamenor, on display in the Crypt from 17th February to 14th May 2022 and included with sightseeing admission.
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Novelist Catherine Fox and Biblical theologian Paula Gooder talk about the importance of stories in understanding ourselves, the world, faith and even God. They talk about their writing lives, the power of good stories to change us, and explore some of their favourite Bible stories.
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23rd June 2022
The Chapter of St Paul’s announces the appointment of Oliver Jessop as Cathedral archaeologist, succeeding Dr John Schofield.
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30th March 2022
We are very pleased to announce that the Very Revd Andrew Tremlett has been appointed as the next Dean of St Paul’s.