In 2023 we mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, a visionary man of learning who built a new St Paul’s Cathedral. Rising from the ashes of the old Cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London, Wren made use of old stone but with new techniques and ideas. 

Wren lived during an era of a scientific revolution; a moment in history which saw an interlocking of scientific and religious ideas, transforming views of society and nature and shaping the world we live in today. In his lifetime he turned his hand to a wide variety of subjects including mathematics, astronomy, physiology and architecture.

It is 300 years since Wren’s death and burial at St Paul’s, the architectural masterpiece which unites his genius with the tradition of Christian worship. The Cathedral has influenced buildings around the globe, while Wren’s curiosity and vision continue to inspire us today. His legacy lives on as we explore how to face new challenges: for the Cathedral, the people it serves and the world around us. 

We invite you to join us at St Paul’s this year, to discover more about his life and work, and how he created his masterpiece. 

Wren 300 is supported by The Alan Baxter Foundation.