This year marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Amidst devastating destruction around the City, St Paul's remained standing, our iconic dome rising out of the surrounding rubble. The secret to our survival was not luck, as is commonly thought, but rather the bravery and dedication of a group called the St Paul's Watch, whose commitment to St Paul's saved the Cathedral from the fate of our neighbouring buildings.

From May to October 2025, the free outdoor exhibition Saving St Paul’s: The Watch and the Second World War will honour the St Paul’s Watch and their heroic efforts to protect the Cathedral during the Blitz.

Come and visit the exhibition in the Cathedral Garden, open during regular visiting times, and discover the incredible stories of the Watch.