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Nelson, Wellington and Churchill

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

Ways to give

St Paul’s is more reliant than ever on donations to keep our doors open – and there are many ways to donate.

Bomb damage sustained to St Paul's during the Second World War

Wartime damage and repair

It is a common myth that St Paul’s escaped damage during the Blitz, but in fact the Cathedral was to endure two direct hits by high explosives during the Second World War.

Andrew Carwood conducting the choir at St Paul's Cathedral

To God alone be glory: Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion (Part 4)

Andrew Carwood explores the music and meaning of the final sections of Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

Andrew Carwood conducting the choir at St Paul's Cathedral

To God alone be glory: Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion (Part 1)

Andrew Carwood introduces Bach’s life and work, and the environment and context of his St Matthew Passion.

Andrew Carwood conducting the choir at St Paul's Cathedral

To God alone be glory: Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion (Part 2)

Andrew Carwood introduces the impact of Luther on Bach, and the theological, spiritual and psychological aspects of St Matthew’s Passion.

Andrew Carwood conducting the choir at St Paul's Cathedral

To God alone be glory: Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion (Part 3)

Andrew Carwood explores some of the characters and characterisations in the St Matthew Passion, including Jesus, Peter and Judas.

Bomb damage to the Cathedral during the Blitz

A flying start: How the Friends were founded

The very first meeting of the Friends of St Paul's took place on a pleasant spring evening, on the 29th April 1952.

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What we believe

Understand what St Paul’s believes, and explore our introductory resources designed for those who are curious about Christianity.

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Corporate support

Visited by millions, visible across London and known around the globe - enjoy the myriad of opportunities and events unique to our Cathedral by becoming a corporate partner of St Paul’s.

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Join your London community

Find out how St Paul’s is connected with the broader Diocese of London, how to arrange visits with your local church and more.

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Canon Collins and the campaign against Apartheid

The most significant impact St Paul’s has had on world events is its unofficial role in helping to fight Apartheid in South Africa.

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Grenfell Tower

In 2017, a memorial service was held at St Paul’s for victims of the Grenfell Fire – the worst residential fire in the UK since World War II.

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Terms and conditions for tickets

Our terms and conditions apply when pre-booking sightseeing admission tickets, event tickets or concert tickets from St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Joining the Song of Creation: St Francis of Assisi and his Canticle of Creation (Part One)

Brother Sam SSF introduces St Francis and his great hymn of praise to God. Recorded live at St Paul’s reflective day.

Brother Sam outside Hilfield Priory

Joining the Song of Creation: St Francis of Assisi and his Canticle of Creation (Part Two)

Br Sam SSF explores the last verses of St Francis’ Canticle of Creation, about peace, peacemaking, and death. Recorded live at St Paul’s reflective day.

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Boys will be Boys? Being a man before God in the 21st century

Will Rose-Moore explores what it really means to be a man today, and how the Bible portrays men.

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Dean Walter Matthews

Walter Matthews became Dean in 1934; a post he would hold for 33 years, during which time he was instrumental in the establishment of the Friends of St Paul's.

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Our Music Partnerships Programme

If you work in a school, there are a myriad of ways you can partner with St Paul’s through our Music Partnerships, and help us inspire children across London and beyond.

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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.