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On Prayer

Neil Evans reflects on prayer for the season of Lent.

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Mid-winter traditions

Peter Graystone rediscovers some forgotten British celebrations.

5.3.2 William II portrait from National Gallery

The William II Charter

This royal charter is the earliest surviving item within the Cathedral Archives, dating from July 1099/1100. Written in Latin, it provides confirmation from King William II to the canons of St Paul’s of their rights of jurisdiction over their property.

Henry Moore at Mother and Child

Mother and Child: Hood, by Henry Moore

The arrival in the Cathedral of a ground breaking sculpture by Henry Moore initiated a new relationship with contemporary art which continues to this day.

Maria Hackett Memorial

Maria Hackett takes a stand on chorister welfare

“The Choristers’ Friend” Maria Hackett was a tireless campaigner who championed the rights of exploited choir boys.

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Information for visiting choirs

Your choir can join us at the Cathedral and have the opportunity to sing as part of our daily services.

Illustrations of some of the monuments at St Paul's

The East India Company at St Paul's

A digital trail produced in collaboration with Stepney Community Trust.

A day in the life: Sarah Hack, Altar Server

Having been an altar server in her youth in Surrey, teacher Sarah decided to pick up volunteering when she moved to London many years ago. She tells us about the theatrically and teamwork that her role embodies – and an unexpected bit of heavy lifting that is involved.

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Conservation

Conservation is a big word for a simple ethos – taking care of our Cathedral and its contents so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

How to live in hard times

Paula Gooder reflects on the story of Palm Sunday, and how it might teach us to live in hard times.

Royal Jubilees - QEII entering

Royal Jubilees

Learn about the history of the Jubilee celebrations held at St Paul’s – from Queen Victoria’s first ever celebration, to the world tours and river pageants of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

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Love is...

Reflections on love in the Bible by Paula Gooder.

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History and Collections

Discover St Paul's turbulent history and the rare artefacts that help to tell its stories.

The monument to Samuel Johnson depicts him leaning on a column, dressed in antique drapes, and contemplating a scroll

History Set in Stone: Church, Power and Empire

Students discover how monuments at St Paul’s Cathedral can inform understanding of the British Empire and its influence and impact on the wider world.

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Filming at St Paul's

TV and film producers, professional photographers and social media influencers and content creators, here’s everything you need to know about filming and photography at St Paul’s.

The Light of the World Painting

The Light of the World by William Holman Hunt

William Holman Hunt’s painting is one of the most viewed 20th-century art pieces in the world, with a rich tapestry of symbolism to be unravelled.

Bishop Curry raises his arms and Paula Gooder laughs alongside on the stage at an event at St Paul's Cathedral

Learning

Discover our educational events for children and adults – and search our extensive library of learning resources.

Revd Raphael Warnock speaks during a lecture

US Senator speaks at St Paul’s to mark 60th anniversary since Martin Luther King preached at Cathedral

US Democratic Senator of Georgia, Revd Raphael Warnock, addressed a congregation at St Paul’s to mark 60 years since Revd Dr Martin Luther King Jr preached at the Cathedral.

Mary by Bill Viola

Martyrs and Mary by Bill Viola

These two affecting large-scale video installations were created by internationally acclaimed artist Bill Viola.

Martin Luther King at St Paul's

Explore the services and events taking place to mark Dr Martin Luther King Jr's historic visit to St Paul's Cathedral 60 years ago.