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In the same year that Emily Davison threw herself in front of the King’s horse, the Suffragettes also targeted St Paul’s in an effort to have their voice heard.
In 1958, the actor and singer Paul Robeson became the first Black person to read the Lesson in the Cathedral.
The most significant impact St Paul’s has had on world events is its unofficial role in helping to fight Apartheid in South Africa.
After meeting at University, Seely and Paget would forge an unbreakable partnership that led to some of the Cathedral’s most striking focal points.
William Holman Hunt’s painting is one of the most viewed 20th-century art pieces in the world, with a rich tapestry of symbolism to be unravelled.
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.
During both World Wars, a brave group of people volunteered to keep our building safe from harm – and their legacy lives on today.
“The Choristers’ Friend” Maria Hackett was a tireless campaigner who championed the rights of exploited choir boys.