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Platinum Jubilee celebrations

2022 heralds the Platinum Jubilee year for Her Majesty The Queen, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

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Group visits

For groups, we offer free tickets for leaders and guides, bookable private tours and special equipment to help you lead your own tour.

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The Wren Office drawings

The St Paul’s Collection of Wren Office drawings is unrivalled as a record of the design and construction of a single great building by one architect in the early modern era.

Virginia Hopson

A profile of Virginia Hopson, a member of the Friends.

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Library treasures

Take a tour through the rare collection of written texts in our Library, including one of the most controversial Bibles in the world.

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Worship with us

Find key information and guidance on our services – including our service schedule – and see how St Paul's connects to its wider London community.

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Staff and volunteer information

Key information for staff and volunteers

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Your event at St Paul's

Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.

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The St Paul's Psalter

The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed hundreds of manuscripts, with this book of psalms one of the only surviving artefacts.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

Learn about the monument to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and the East India Company with this piece written by Abdul Sabur Kidwai.

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Sir William Jones (1746-94)

Learn about the monument to Sir William Jones and the East India Company with this piece written by Alum Bati.

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Chapter

Meet the Dean and members of the Chapter, who provide strategic leadership of the Cathedral.

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Royal Jubilees

Learn about the history of the Jubilee celebrations held at St Paul’s – from Queen Victoria’s first ever celebration, to the world tours and river pageants of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

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Weddings, baptisms and confirmations

Understand the criteria for those who wish to be married, baptised or confirmed at St Paul's, and what next steps to take if you or a family member are eligible.

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Dr Carlyle Thornton Potter: Canadian children's doctor

A profile of Carlyle Thornton Potter, a founding member of the Friends.

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St Paul’s Cathedral to welcome girls to its Choir

St Paul’s Cathedral has today announced exciting plans to welcome girl choristers to its internationally renowned Choir.

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The King and Queen attend service at St Paul’s Cathedral honouring members of the Order of the British Empire

Their Majesties The King and Queen attended St Paul’s Cathedral on the 15th May, for a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire.

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The Chorister Trust

The Chorister Trust fund scholarships for our Choristers, to help more children join our Cathedral choir and benefit from a first-class musical education.

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Sir Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody

Learn about the monument to Sir Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody (1734-1801).

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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its spectacular decoration have been threatened by war, fire and the forces of nature.