St Paul's Cathedral, London
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St Paul's Cathedral - A Symbol of Resistance
St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's most famous buildings and has been used for major state occasions like the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer, later known as the Princess of Wales, and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill.
It has been a sanctuary, a landmark and a symbol of London's resistance and determination to fight on during the Second World War.
Aerial View of St Paul's Cathedral
Basic Information
Transport Links: St Paul's Underground station on the Central Line
Blackfriars and Cannon Street mainline stations
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8.30am, last admission for sightseeing 4pm. Before you make a special journey, do check because the Cathedral is sometimes closed during these times for special services.
There is an admission charge to visit St Paul's Cathedral.
360° view near the High Altar at St Pauls Cathedral
Outstanding Attractions in St Paul's
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* The Whispering Gallery is probably the most famous of St Paul's attractions. Climb up 259 steps into the lower part of the dome and if you whisper on one side of the gallery, someone can hear it on the other side.
* Are you up to climbing 378 steps? If you are, visit the Stone Gallery. This is on the exterior of the dome and above the Whispering Gallery.
* Go even higher to the Golden Gallery, also on the exterior of the dome. You will have to climb 530 steps to see panoramic views across London from this, the smallest of the Cathedral's galleries.
* The Great Organ is the third largest in the UK and was installed in the Cathedral in 1695. The outer case is by Grinling Gibbons.
* In the North Quire Aisle you can see a sculpture of Mother and Child by Henry Moore.
* In the South Transept you can see memorials to, amongst others, Nelson and Scott of the Antartic.
* The Crypt is the largest in Europe and contains memorials to some of the country's greatest men including the tombs of the Duke of Wellington, Admiral Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren whose epitaph says "If you seek his monument look around you".
London by Night - St Paul's Cathedral with Blackfriars Bridge in front.
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The Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
The Arrival of Lady Diana and the Ceremony
Seeing this now makes me sad because we know how tragically this marriage and Princess Diana's life ended.
Great State Occasions
* a thanksgiving for the end of the Napoleonic Wars
* the Duke of Wellington's funeral
* the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
* a service of commemoration and thanks for the life of the Queen Mother
* a thanksgiving service, attended by the Queen, as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Sir Winston Churchill's Funeral
The Funeral of the Country's Saviour
The Queen Mother's funeral carriage escorted by the Queen's Guard.
St Paul's at Night
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Tower Bridge is another of London's most famous landmarks, you can see why on this sticker.
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webgain
Feb 2, 2012 @ 1:09 am | delete
- loved it so much.
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danmont
Sep 22, 2011 @ 4:58 pm | delete
- One of the most amazing Cathedrals in the world
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RecipePublishing
Aug 21, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
- A beautiful place.
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Jul 13, 2011 @ 4:59 am | delete
- Hey! A great lens and St Pauls totally deserves one!
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May 23, 2011 @ 8:41 am | delete
- Just outside of St Pauls is a new art work featuring an larger than life Nail. Said to represent the connection between St Pauls and the modern buildings of today. Whilst its by no means worth visiting on its own. It still makes for a great photo when visiting St Pauls or the local area.
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