After the rejection of the Great Model in the latter part of 1674, Wren prepared several designs for a new Cathedral on a cruciform plan.
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Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.
Discover a trail of artworks around the Cathedral and the theological messaging behind them.
If you’re new to attending church, find out what happens at a typical St Paul’s service.
This beautifully sculpted marble figure of Christ was once the centrepiece of an elaborate reredos (a decorated screen) that stood behind the Cathedral’s High Altar.
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.
Get to know the fascinating figures in our history – and the story of how the Cathedral was built – with our guided and self-guided tours.
Three state funerals have been held at St Paul’s, reflecting the Cathedral’s role as a focus for national commemoration.
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.