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Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill were conducted inside the church's fortress-like walls, as was the elaborate fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Built by court architect, Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the cathedral miraculously survived the Blitz in World War Two when most of the surrounding area was flattened by German bombing raids. It consequently served to act as an inspirational symbol of British strength in the nation's darkest hour. During the construction of the dome and galleries, architect Wren was wrenched up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. By the time work was completed in 1708, Wren was 78 years old and watched on as his son placed the last stone in position. Three curving galleries lead up to the dome - one of the largest in the world and one of the best viewing points in the City. Best for
Architectural symbolism and sentiment, medieval relics and Victorian mosaics, curving galleries and great dome.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Service of Thanksgiving and Carriage ProcessionThe Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Service of Thanksgiving and Carriage ProcessionOn Tuesday 5th June 2012 The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, one of several events being staged on the extended four-day weekend to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and her close family will travel in a formal carriage procession, adding to the occasion. In choosin5th June 2012Tuesday 5th June 2012
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On Tuesday 5th June 2012 The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, one of several events being staged on the extended four-day weekend to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and her close family will travel in a formal carriage procession, adding to the occasion. In choosin... More about this event
City of London Festival 2012City of London Festival 2012Founded in 1962, the City of London Festival is a summer programme of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks. It takes place across several venues (including St Paul's Cathedral) and outdoor spaces, and events and activities are frequently free (particularly if outdoor). In 2011 the theme was Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and amon24th June 2012Friday 27th July 2012
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Founded in 1962, the City of London Festival is a summer programme of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks. It takes place across several venues (including St Paul's Cathedral) and outdoor spaces, and events and activities are frequently free (particularly if outdoor). In 2011 the theme was Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and amon... More about this event
Midnight Mass at St Paul's CathedralMidnight Mass at St Paul's CathedralSir Christopher Wren's magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, viewed by many as the spiritual home of Great Britain, is a wonderful place to be on the night before Christmas when the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral is joined by Barbican Brass to mark the first Eucharist of Christmas. This is one of many Christmas celebrations held at the cathedral throughou24th December 2012Monday 24th December 2012
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Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, viewed by many as the spiritual home of Great Britain, is a wonderful place to be on the night before Christmas when the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral is joined by Barbican Brass to mark the first Eucharist of Christmas. This is one of many Christmas celebrations held at the cathedral throughou... More about this event
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City of London Festival 2012 St Paul's Cathedral, EC4M 8AD 24th June 2012 - 27th July 2012 Founded in 1962, the City of London Festival is a...
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Midnight Mass at St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral, EC4M 8AD 24th December 2012 Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, viewed by many as the spiritual home...
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Service of Thanksgiving and Carriage Procession St Paul's Cathedral, EC4M 8AD Tuesday 5th June 2012 On Tuesday 5th June 2012 The Queen and other...
Midnight Mass at St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral, EC4M 8AD Saturday 24th December 2011 Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, viewed by many as...
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24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 3 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ...More
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10 Godliman Street, EC4V | 3 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Perfectly located in the heart of London's financial district, yet moments away from the delights of the West End, the Grange St Paul's mixes contemporary style ...More
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19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 7 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Rising from the very heart of the Square Mile, the listed façade of an early 20th Century building on the site of Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation octagonal ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was the ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4Y | 12 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ...More
Sights and Attractions near St Paul's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 7 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 7 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, City, London EC2R | 10 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of England ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 5th February 2012 - 7.30pm
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y | 11 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
David Temple conducts Glass's Three Songs and The Grid from Koyaanisqatsi, plus James McCarthy's 17 Days....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Sunday 5th February 2012
Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, SE1 | 13 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, SE1 | 13 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were discovered, ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 11 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
London > Shopping > Markets
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard working folk start ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ...More
Restaurants near St Paul's Cathedral
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 1 minute from St Paul's Cathedral
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St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 1 minute from St Paul's Cathedral
In the basement of Sir Christopher Wren's grandest architectural achievement is burial place of St Paul's Cathedral, where those who have made an outstanding contribution to ...More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
5-14 St Paul's Church Yard, City, London EC4M | 2 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 14 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 18 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 19 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
Leisure near St Paul's Cathedral
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
Nightlife near St Paul's Cathedral
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 11 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1 | 12 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
Set in an attractive cobbled courtyard, this candlelit bistro/wine bar is a taste of an older, more civilised world. Uniformed French waiters glide unobtrusively between tables ...More
Meeting venue hire near St Paul's Cathedral
London > Business > Venue Hire
10 Paternoster Square, City, London EC4M | 2 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
The London Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world with a history dating back more than 300 years, is at the heart ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
One London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 7 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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What's On Today Near St Paul's Cathedral Museum Explored Kids Events | Until 19th February 2012 Museum of London 7 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral Explore the galleries through fun, hands-on activities....More Archaeology Up Close: Jewellery: Workshop Leisure | Until 20th February 2012 Museum of London 7 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral An object-handling session with members of the museum's Archaeological Collections department....More WetYourSelf 5th Birthday Clubbing and Nightlife | On 5th February 2012 Fabric 10 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral Miss Kittin, Cormac, Jacob Husley and Peter Pixzel spin electronica, house and techno....More Photography: New Documentary Forms Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2012 Tate Modern 10 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral Photographs by Luc Delahaye, Mitch Epstein, Guy Tillim and Akram Zaatari in which the artists explore a variety of subjects ...More ![]() The Unilever Series: Tacita Dean Exhibitions | Until 9th April 2012 Tate Modern 10 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral Berlin-based English visual artists Tacita Dean undertakes the 12th commission in The Unilever Series for the Turbine Hall at Tate ...More Crouch End Festival Chorus Concerts | On 5th February 2012 Barbican Centre 11 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral David Temple conducts Glass's Three Songs and The Grid from Koyaanisqatsi, plus James McCarthy's 17 Days....More Fortified Wine Tasting Masterclass Kids Events | On 5th February 2012 Vinopolis 13 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral ...More Welcome To Wine Leisure | On 5th February 2012 Vinopolis 13 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral ...More ![]() Pippin Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 Menier Chocolate Factory 15 minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral From the composer of Wicked and Godspell comes this adaptation of Roger O.Hirson's book Pippin. Stephen Schwartz provides the music ...More
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