The History Of St Paul's Cathedral: Part One

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First Of A Two-Part Video
St Paul's Cathedral in London has a long and complex history, including multiple destructions and reconstructions, and significant events that have taken place there:

Origins
The first structure on the site of St Paul's Cathedral was a wooden church built in 604 AD, which was destroyed by fire.

Old St Paul's
A new church was built on the site in the 11th century, which became an iconic landmark of medieval London. It was destroyed by fire during the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Current structure
The current building was designed by Christopher Wren and constructed between 1675 and 1710. It's made of Portland stone and combines Neoclassical, Gothic, and Baroque architectural elements.

Events
St Paul's Cathedral has been the site of many significant events, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and the burials of Admiral Horatio Nelson and Winston Churchill.

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St. Paul's - A London Icon

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From Roman Ruins to Saxon Beginnings

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Mellitus Arrives in London

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Trials and Tribulations of a Bishop

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The First St Paul's Cathedral

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Mellitus Flees London

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London's Shifting Religious Landscape

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Mellitus' Enduring Legacy

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Cedd's Arrival at St Paul's

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The Birth of Old St Paul's

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Monarchs and the Making of a Masterpiece

00:10:43
Fire, Storms, and the Never-Ending Build

00:11:59
Old St Paul's - The Jewel in London's Crown

00:12:21
John Colet Shakes Things Up

00:12:48
Colet's Controversial Calls for Change

00:13:15
Colet's Vision for St Paul's School

00:13:44
Colet's Enduring Impact on St Paul's

00:14:07
An English New Testament

00:14:34
Reformation Ignites Across Europe

00:14:57
Henry VIII and the Break from Rome

00:15:20
Navigating a Time of Religious Upheaval

00:15:42
From Soldier to Man Of God

00:16:06
A New Chapter For Donne and St Paul's

00:16:27
Donne's Enduring Legacy at St Paul's

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St Paul's Enduring Legacy

00:17:57
From Humble Beginnings to Grand Aspirations