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Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill were conducted inside the church's fortress-like walls, as was the elaborate fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Built by court architect, Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the cathedral miraculously survived the Blitz in World War Two when most of the surrounding area was flattened by German bombing raids. It consequently served to act as an inspirational symbol of British strength in the nation's darkest hour. During the construction of the dome and galleries, architect Wren was wrenched up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. By the time work was completed in 1708, Wren was 78 years old and watched on as his son placed the last stone in position. Three curving galleries lead up to the dome - one of the largest in the world and one of the best viewing points in the City.
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Watling Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 7 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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River Thames, City, London SE1 | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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3 Queen Victoria Street, EC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 8 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 8 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 9 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 8 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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5-14 St Paul's Church Yard, City, London EC4M | 2 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 12 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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1 Cathedral Street, Borough Market, SE1 | 12 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 15 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Leisure > Golf
1 Poultry, Bank, EC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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2 - 3 Creed Lane, City, London EC4V | 2 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Fleet Place, Farringdon, EC4M | 5 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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1st Floor One New Change, EC2V | 3 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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5 Groveland Court, Bow Lane, EC4M | 4 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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London > Business > Venue Hire
The Mermaid, Puddledock, City, London EC4V | 4 minutes from St Paul's Cathedral
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