St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican Church in London, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of London. The first St. Paul's church was founded in 604 AD, and has build, destroyed, and rebuilt many times. Sir Christopher Wren designed the building, and it was completed within his lifetime. The Cathedral is an important part of London and its history.
There have been many celebrations, festivals, and funerals at the church. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and Sir Winston Churchill have been held there. Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II have also been held there. Some more events that have been there are services marking the end of WWI and WWI and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. It also has a famous postcard of it during WWII with smoke and fire surrounding it.
The first structure at the sight of the current church was built around 604 AD. There have been many versions since. It has been destroyed by fires many times. In 962, 1087, 1136, and 1666 it was destroyed by a fire. The structure built after the 1087 fire is referred to as Old St. Paul's. It took over 200 years to finish it, and it was the third largest church in Europe. The current church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the 1666 fire and was completed in 1708.
The large dome was inspired by St. Peter's Basilica. It rises 365 ft above the city. The building is in the shape of a cross and is made of stone. There are two spires rising from building, and the clocks are similar to those at Big Ben. There are seventeen bells, and some of them still work. Most of them were cast during the late 1800s.
St. Paul's Cathedral is a very interesting building. It is home to many tombs, monuments, and statues of famous people in England's history. Most of the people are military men, but there are also poets, painters, and clergymen remembered there. Martin Luther King preached at the church on his way to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Many movies, including Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, and Mary Poppins, have filmed in the Cathedral.
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