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Dr Carlyle Thornton Potter: Canadian children's doctor

A profile of Carlyle Thornton Potter, a founding member of the Friends.

Monument to Charles Metcalfe MacGregor

Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor (1840-87)

Learn about the monument to Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor and the East India Company, with this piece written by Mian Obaid Shah.

Monument Bishop Thomas Fanshaw Middleton

Bishop Thomas Fanshaw Middleton (1769-1822): The art

Learn about the monument to Bishop Thomas Fanshaw Middleton and the East India Company with this piece written by Naajia Ahmed.

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St Paul’s earns award for school outreach work

St Paul’s Cathedral has been awarded the 2023 Sandford Award for Heritage Education, in recognition of the “exemplary” work carried out by our Schools and Family Learning team.

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The Sacred Nature of Monarchy

Ian Bradley considers the sacred nature of the United Kingdom monarchy.

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William Dugdale's History of St Paul's

One of the first major texts to be dedicated to a single building, Dugdale’s carefully-researched tome was brought to life by a Bohemian artist's drawings.

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Judith Fremont-Barnes appointed as new Head of St Paul's Cathedral School

The Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral School's governing body are delighted to announce the appointment of Judith Fremont-Barnes as the new Head of St Paul's Cathedral School from September 2023.

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James Orford appointed as new Organist of St Paul's Cathedral

We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Orford as our new Organist, from September 2024.

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Christmas trees arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in 90th year of royal tradition

Last week, His Majesty King Charles III gave St Paul's Cathedral three Christmas trees from his Windsor Estate to mark the beginning of Advent.

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Bethlehem Bound: An Advent Pilgrimage

Andrew Nunn reflects on the journey to Bethlehem this season of Advent.

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Fair Money

Alan Smith considers issues of equality, fairness and justice in money and the economy.

Resource library

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Our Job is to Love

John Swinton writes about love in many forms – God’s love, self-giving love, its role in politics, and the central place it holds in the Christian story.

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Hidden histories

Throughout its history, St Paul’s has been involved in the fight against oppression and inequality – and many key figures in social justice have passed through our doors.

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St Martin of Tours by Hughie O'Donoghue

A painting commissioned by the Imperial Society of Knight’s Bachelor brings a contemporary take on a well-known moment in the life of St Martin.

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Who we are

Understand who works at St Paul’s and how each of our governing bodies works.

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The Spirit of Abundance

David Hoyle celebrates the abundant, creative, disruptive gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Day of Pentecost.

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Richard Wakelin: Architect and surveyor

A profile of Richard Wakelin, a founding member of the Friends.

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Girls' Voices

An exciting new phase in our history as girl choristers can benefit from a world class musical education.

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Search schools resources

Our learning library for schools pulls together all our relevant films and activities for children and young people.