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St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.
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St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Learning & Faith
Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.
History & Collections
For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
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Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.
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Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.
History
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Samuel Charles COOK
Private Samuel Charles Cook
5th Battalion, The Royal Wiltshire Regiment
30 March 1915 - Enlisted
4 September 1915 - Entered Balkans Theatre of War (i.e. Gallipoli [Dardenelles])
12 October 1915 - ‘No 19305 Pte Cork (sic) S C badly wounded when working in new trench during the daytime. Had to be left in trench ’til about
7pm as impossible to get him out in daylight (Source: War Diary 5th Battalion The Wiltshire Regiment.)
16 June 1916 - Discharged (wounds [age not stated])
Awards: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal
Silver War Badge No 169713
Information courtesy of Chris Bacon, Archivist, The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
Cook, Private Samuel Charles - papers
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Cook, Private Samuel Charles - papers 2
Documents courtesy of The Western Front Association
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