2022 heralds the Platinum Jubilee year for Her Majesty The Queen, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

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.

Get to know the most famous individuals – and events from British history – celebrated and commemorated in the Cathedral.

The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed hundreds of manuscripts, with this book of psalms one of the only surviving artefacts. 

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.

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.

St Paul’s Cathedral is home to over five hundred monuments and memorials to some of the best know figures from British history. 

A profile of Eileen Woods, Wandsman and Cathedral Guide.

Three state funerals have been held at St Paul’s, reflecting the Cathedral’s role as a focus for national commemoration.

Find out how to gain access to our Archives, Library and Objects collections and about imaging requests.

Our Collections department take care of our archives, library and objects – each collection featuring some remarkable historical artefacts.

Explore the Cathedral Floor, Crypt and Dome – and see the location of key items in our Collections – by using our interactive map.

From our consecration to 21st century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.