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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its spectacular decoration have been threatened by war, fire and the forces of nature.

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Celebration and remembrance

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

Exploring faith through art

Exploring faith through art

Discover a trail of artworks around the Cathedral and the theological messaging behind them.

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Library treasures

Take a tour through the rare collection of written texts in our Library, including one of the most controversial Bibles in the world.

Mark Oakley speaking in St Paul's Cathedral

Love Took My Hand: George Herbert and the Friendship of God

Part 1: Mark Oakley introduces the life and poetry of George Herbert. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.

Mark Oakley speaking in St Paul's Cathedral

Love Took My Hand: George Herbert and the Friendship of God Part ii

Part 2: Mark Oakley explores with the group some of Herbert’s poems about his theology of the friendship of God. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.

Mark Oakley speaking in St Paul's Cathedral

Love Took My Hand: George Herbert and the Friendship of God Part iii

Part 3: Mark Oakley explores with the group some of Herbert’s poems about prayer. Recorded live at a St Paul’s reflective day.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

A reflection for Palm Sunday

A reflection for Palm Sunday by Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral

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.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 2 - The Follower

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

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 3 - The Female Servant

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

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 4 - The Centurian

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

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 5 - Simon of Cyrene

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

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 6 - Mary, Wife of Clopas

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

A photo of shapes in the ceiling in the cathedral

2D Shapes; Meet & Match

An activity sheet for key stages 2 and 3 about shapes found in the Cathedral.

The west front of St Paul's Cathedral

3D Column Craft

An activity sheet for key stages 2 and 3 about 3D shapes found in the Cathedral's architecture.

A selection of items for crafts and learning

Access to Learning Bundle

SEND information to support a visit to the Cathedral.

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Bravery and Medals

Make a medal - an activity for children in key stage 2.

An elderly man talking to a group of primary school children in the cathedral

David's Story

A World War II evacuation worksheet for children in key stage 2.

A man and woman inside the cathedral during the Blitz

Elfreda's Story

An activity sheet about the St Paul's Watch volunteers for children in key stage 2.