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Fig. 1. Engraving of the north elevation, probably by Simon Gribelin, c.1687–88, with cut-outs from a later engraving of the finished dome (St Paul’s Cathedral, SP105)

5. Designs for the Dome, c. 1685-1710

Wren’s revisions to the design in 1685–86 created a podium for a vast, richly modelled Dome, inspired by those of Michelangelo’s St Peter’s in Rome and Jules Hardouin-Mansart’s Invalides church in Paris.

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Transforming the Library

The ingenious architecture of Christopher Wren conceals a secret area of the Cathedral, which is home to a remarkable room – the Cathedral Library.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On Dying Well

Canon Chancellor, Dr Paula Gooder, reflects on dying well as we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Monument to Richard Southwell Bourke

Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo (1822-72)

Learn about the monument to Richard Southwell Burke, 6th Earl of Mayo and the East India Company with this piece written by Niaz Alam.

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St Paul’s Cathedral announces the appointment of new Residentiary Canon and Steward

The Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo has been appointed by His Majesty the King as Residentiary Canon and Steward.

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The Bishop of London

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is the current Bishop of London.

Two girl choristers pose in front of the Dean's Aisle with Carris Jones, Girls' Voices Project Manager.

Girls’ Voices features on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’

This year marked the first time in St Paul’s history where our girl choristers joined the boys to sing at our Easter services. Ahead of the services, we were delighted to see our Girls’ Voices project feature in last week’s episode of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’.

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The Penrose architectural drawings

Following in Wren’s footsteps, architect Francis Crammer Penrose made some major changes to the Cathedral – and, after his death, helped modern archaeologists uncover our history.

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Ticket terms and conditions

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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About us

Learn about St Paul's mission and purpose, the structure of our organisation and how we make decisions.

The new Dean of St Paul's, the Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett

Andrew Tremlett to be next Dean of St Paul’s

We are very pleased to announce that the Very Revd Andrew Tremlett has been appointed as the next Dean of St Paul’s.

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Our monuments

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

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Phase 1 of Equal Access Project at St Paul's completed

9 Sept 2021

Earlier this year St Paul’s Cathedral completed Phase 1 of the Equal Access project, the first major phase of a permanent accessible entrance to the Cathedral. The project is the most significant change to Christopher Wren’s exterior design in 300 years, taking 20 years from design to completion.
We hope the entrance will open to the public in spring 2022.

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The bells

Learn more about the different bells we have in the Cathedral, when bells are rung and how change ringing works.

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The Light of the World

Malcolm Guite reflects on darkness and light through poetry for the month of November.

Resource library

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Handel’s Messiah returns to St Paul’s after two-year pause

St Paul’s announces Handel’s Messiah on 30th March 2022, the first time the concert has been performed at St Paul’s Cathedral since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 1 - The Soldier

Biblical Scholar Dr Paula Gooder reflects on different characters who witnessed the events of Holy Week and Good Friday.

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Friends Council

The Friends Council act as Trustees responsible for controlling the management and administration of the Friends.