St. Paul’s Cathedral has been with us for a long time, although the building we see today is the 5th or 6th iteration. The original cathedral on this site was consecrated in 604 AD. Fires destroyed three versions, the Vikings another. In 1668, following the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren was appointed to rebuild St. Paul’s. This version was completed in 1711. St Paul’s was restored during the 1920s due to concerns about its structural integrity and, although hit and severely damaged, it survived the London Blitz of 1940. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1980. The interior is capped by a 365′ dome (see photo). There’s a video where I tried to capture some of the glorious music. And the picture with the black-and-white stars on the floor is part of a memorial to Americans who died in their efforts to save Britain during WWII.
At 365’, St Paul’s Dome is still one of the highest in the world.
And I’ll leave you with a snippet of glorious organ music.
St. Paul’s is open for sightseeing Monday – Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Entry is 24 GBP for adults and 21.50 GBP for students and seniors.