Bombs & Bravery: St Paul’s in Wartime

Christopher Wren’s Cathedral rose like a Phoenix from the flames of the Great Fire.

Christopher Wren’s Cathedral rose like a Phoenix from the flames of the Great Fire of 1666. The constant bombing of the City during World War II was sometimes called ‘The Second Great Fire of London’. So much was destroyed, so much disappeared. But St Paul’s still stands. This talk by City of London Guide & Lecturer and Cathedral Guide Jill Finch is about the bravery and commitment of those who defended St Paul’s throughout the war, preserving Wren’s baroque masterpiece on Ludgate Hill.

This event will be delivered both in-person and online.

Join us in-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Join us Online: Zoom details will be provided to attendees by 24 hours prior to the event. If you do not receive the details by 5pm the day before, please contact the Events Team: ghlevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk