Hidden History of St Paul's Cathedral - Part I

Probably my favourite London building, St Paul's Cathedral's history goes back to 604AD! At the moment St Paul's is closed to visitors, but never fear! There's plenty of hidden history to be found.

We're taking a closer look at the outside of the building and its surrounding environment to unpick some of the more curious stories; execution sites, weird statues, weighty architecture and even a secret hospital!

All historic images and maps shared here are available to reuse under the creative commons license and the link to the blog post I mention is here;

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[shaffar]

65 THOUSAND TONNES!?! I can’t even begin to imagine what sort of foundations that building has to be able to support that. Cool vid Katie

[lucywhite]

On my visit to London in January 2020 I coincidently took a photo of St Paul's by the Lloyd's Bank and from Fleet Street as shown. Loving your videos whilst we wait to be able to visit again!

[dassielber]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for your wonderful content.

[ChrisWilliams]

I look forward to these videos every Wednesday!! Another fascinating dip into London's history.

[katiedorreen]

I used to work near Fleet Street and would walk down to St Paul’s on the way home, even though it took me longer. You just can’t beat that view!

[husnulakhlaq]

Lovely coverage with all the fascinating facts... Thank you so much

[Angayasse]

A wonderful video again... thank you Katie!

[quedgeleyboy]

I have just found your very informative site and all I can say is how brilliantly you present this history on St. Pauls. My surname is Wren but I don't think I am related to the great Sir Christopher. I am studying all that I can on the great man and I found your two videos most interesting and although I have visited the Cathedral you gave me some information that I did not know, so than you for that.

[gabrielaroca]

Great content! Already waiting for part 2!

[christopherallen]

I absolutely love this. St Paul's is my favourite building in London and I visit it as often as I can. I thought I knew a lot about it but there were facts in this video that I didn't know so thank you! 🙂

Fascinating! Have you ever been told your voice is very similar to Duchess of Cambridge? 😊

[bartcrump]

Where are the links you mentioned? Can’t wait to view them as well.

[kruemmelhusten]

Thank you so much! Really looking forward to part 2.

[theoldbuilding]

fabulous video! This is and always be Britains greatest building.

[danielaagnes]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to part 2!

[inlondon]

*Thanks for the video! when is part 2 ready? looking forward to it.*

[lio]

Lovely video. Please drop us part 2! Xx

[shravanmehra]

Very nice.. pls do make more london videos

[ianbhaskaran]

Really amazing video how can i book your service when i visit London?

[admiralbenbow]

Do you know anything about a chapel called St Faith under St Pauls? One of my ancestors was christened there in 1733 according to records. I have found a photo of something that claims to be St Faith. If it is St Faith the earliest the pic could be is say 1860. Yet elsewhere I read that it has not existed since 1551.
Any ideas please?? Would be most welcome.