St Paul's Cathedral - Revision history

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	[[File:St_Pau's_cupola.jpg‎\|thumb\|The triple cupola of St Paul's]]		[[File:St_Pau's_cupola.jpg‎\|thumb\|The triple cupola of St Paul's]]
	The cathedral clearly shows the influences from France and mainly Italy. Wren combined clear symmetry and order with ornamentation which shows his synthesis of [[baroque]] and [[neoclassical]] styles. This can clearly be seen in the Western facade. The portico is inspired by Greek and Roman temples. The towers on each side of the portico stand for the pomp and elegance of baroque architecture, and give the impression of massive stability. This conjunction projects a dynamic feeling of movement.		The cathedral clearly shows the influences from France and mainly Italy. Wren combined clear symmetry and order with ornamentation which shows his synthesis of [[baroque]] and [[neoclassical]] styles. This can clearly be seen in the Western facade. The portico is inspired by Greek and Roman temples. The towers on each side of the portico stand for the pomp and elegance of baroque architecture, and give the impression of massive stability. This conjunction projects a dynamic feeling of movement.
	From the inside the combination of paintings, sculptures and architecture, in case of a mass even music, creates a [[Gesamtkunstwerk]], which according to John Evelyn "strikes the understanding as well as the eye with […] majesty and solemn greatness" (quoted in Briggs 168).		From the inside the combination of paintings, sculptures and architecture, in case of a mass even music, creates a Gesamtkunstwerk, which according to John Evelyn "strikes the understanding as well as the eye with […] majesty and solemn greatness" (quoted in Briggs 168).

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	==Architecture==		==Architecture==
	[[File:St_Pau's_cupola.jpg‎\|thumb\|The triple cupola of St Paul's]]		[[File:St_Pau's_cupola.jpg‎\|thumb\|The triple cupola of St Paul's]]
	The cathedral clearly shows the influences from [[France]] and mainly Italy. Wren combined clear symmetry and order with ornamentation which shows his synthesis of [[baroque]] and [[neoclassical]] styles. This can clearly be seen in the Western facade. The portico is inspired by Greek and Roman temples. The towers on each side of the portico stand for the pomp and elegance of baroque architecture, and give the impression of massive stability. This conjunction projects a dynamic feeling of movement.		The cathedral clearly shows the influences from France and mainly Italy. Wren combined clear symmetry and order with ornamentation which shows his synthesis of [[baroque]] and [[neoclassical]] styles. This can clearly be seen in the Western facade. The portico is inspired by Greek and Roman temples. The towers on each side of the portico stand for the pomp and elegance of baroque architecture, and give the impression of massive stability. This conjunction projects a dynamic feeling of movement.
	From the inside the combination of paintings, sculptures and architecture, in case of a mass even music, creates a [[Gesamtkunstwerk]], which according to John Evelyn "strikes the understanding as well as the eye with […] majesty and solemn greatness" (quoted in Briggs 168).		From the inside the combination of paintings, sculptures and architecture, in case of a mass even music, creates a [[Gesamtkunstwerk]], which according to John Evelyn "strikes the understanding as well as the eye with […] majesty and solemn greatness" (quoted in Briggs 168).

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	* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)		* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)
	* John Weldon (old cathedral)		* John Weldon (old cathedral)
	* [[~~Wellington,~~ Arthur Wellesley ~~1st Duke of~~\|Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]] (crypt)		* [[Arthur Wellesley\|Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]] (crypt)
	* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)		* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)
	* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)		* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)

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	~~'''St Paul's Cathedral''' is one~~ of the most famous cathedrals of London. It is an [[Church of England\|Anglican]] church rebuilt in the neoclassical style by [[Christopher Wren\|Sir Christopher Wren]] from 1677-1708. Situated in the [[City of London]] it is an iconic part of the city's skyline. Moreover, St Paul’s is the cathedral of the Diocese of London and therefore is the seat of the Bishop of London.		One of the most famous cathedrals of London. It is an [[Church of England\|Anglican]] church rebuilt in the neoclassical style by [[Christopher Wren\|Sir Christopher Wren]] from 1677-1708. Situated in the [[City of London]] it is an iconic part of the city's skyline. Moreover, St Paul’s is the cathedral of the Diocese of London and therefore is the seat of the Bishop of London.

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Trivia

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

	In 1925 a tear could be seen in the cupola. An immediate ~~calling~~ for donations brought about £230 000 - including 5 pence donated by 5 Scots.		In 1925 a tear could be seen in the cupola. An immediate call for donations brought about £230 000 - including 5 pence donated by 5 Scots.

	==Tombs in St Paul's==		==Tombs in St Paul's==

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Wren's Masterpiece

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	Two years after the Great Fire Sir [[Christopher Wren]] was chosen to design the new structure of the church.		Two years after the Great Fire Sir [[Christopher Wren]] was chosen to design the new structure of the church.
	Out of different attempts his Greek Cross design was chosen. The influence of the [[Renaissance]] is distinctive, but also [[gothic]] features are respected. He started to build his masterpiece in 1675. The cathedral's building time lasted 35 years. St Paul's Cathedral was the first church to be ~~built~~ by just one architect and to be finished during his lifetime. In contrast to Old St Paul's the new cathedral is made out of brick and stone. The construction works came to a halt because of an earthquake in Dorset in 1690. Due to this earthquake the ~~break up~~ of the Portland sandstone had to stop and the material's replenishment was interrupted.		Out of different attempts his Greek Cross design was chosen. The influence of the [[Renaissance]] is distinctive, but also [[gothic]] features are respected. He started to build his masterpiece in 1675. The cathedral's building time lasted 35 years. St Paul's Cathedral was the first church to be designed by just one architect and to be finished during his lifetime. In contrast to Old St Paul's the new cathedral is made out of brick and stone. The construction works came to a halt because of an earthquake in Dorset in 1690. Due to this earthquake the breaking of the Portland sandstone had to stop and the material's replenishment was interrupted.

	During the construction period Wren headquartered across the river. Even today one can see a memorial plaque on a red brick house near New [[Globe Theatre]] in Southwark.		During the construction period Wren headquartered across the river. Even today one can see a memorial plaque on a red brick house near New [[Globe Theatre]] in Southwark.
	Wren usually inspected the building site once a week, drawn up in a basket onto the roof and the cupola. He was also one of the first who were laid to rest in the crypt of the cathedral.		Wren usually inspected the building site once a week, drawn up in a basket onto the roof and the cupola. He was also one of the first who were laid to rest in the crypt of the cathedral.

	==Architecture==		==Architecture==

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Reformation and Changes

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	===Reformation and Changes===		===Reformation and Changes===

	Following the Reformation the nave was used in various ways, as, for instance, an indoor market hall (selling fish, beer, ale, meat & fruits),or as a market hall to find servants, as a place of assembly for ~~jurists~~, as well as for horse traders.		Following the Reformation the nave was used in various ways, as, for instance, an indoor market hall (selling fish, beer, ale, meat & fruits), or as a market hall to find servants, as a place of assembly for lawyers, as well as for horse traders.
	At that time the tombs and the baptismal font served as counters.		At that time the tombs and the baptismal font served as counters.

	In addition, the foot (1 ft = 30 cm) was defined as a unit of measurement at this place. It is similar to the foot length of the statue of St Algar.		In addition, the foot (1 ft = 30 cm) was defined as a unit of measurement at this place. It is similar to the foot length of the statue of St Algar.
	The first lottery of Great Britain also took place in Old St Paul's during this time. The tickets were sold at the west entrance. Although a lot of money was earned with this lottery the funds were not used to overhaul the cathedral, but rather to repair ports.		The first lottery of Great Britain also took place in Old St Paul's during this time. The tickets were sold at the west entrance. Although a lot of money was earned with this lottery the funds were not used to overhaul the cathedral, but rather to repair ports.

	=== Stuart Age===		=== Stuart Age===

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	'''St Paul's Cathedral''' is one of the most famous cathedrals of London. It is an [[Anglican]] church rebuilt in the neoclassical style by [[Christopher Wren\|Sir Christopher Wren]] from 1677-1708. Situated in the [[City of London]] it is an iconic part of the city's skyline. Moreover, St Paul’s is the cathedral of the Diocese of London and therefore is the seat of the Bishop of London.		'''St Paul's Cathedral''' is one of the most famous cathedrals of London. It is an [[Church of England\|Anglican]] church rebuilt in the neoclassical style by [[Christopher Wren\|Sir Christopher Wren]] from 1677-1708. Situated in the [[City of London]] it is an iconic part of the city's skyline. Moreover, St Paul’s is the cathedral of the Diocese of London and therefore is the seat of the Bishop of London.

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	* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)		* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)
	* John Weldon (old cathedral)		* John Weldon (old cathedral)
	* [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]] (crypt)		* [[Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of\|Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]] (crypt)
	* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)		* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)
	* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)		* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)

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	In 604 AD the first cathedral was build by St Ethelbert (552-616 AD), King of Kent who was the first Christian king of England.		In 604 AD the first cathedral was build by St Ethelbert (552-616 AD), King of Kent who was the first Christian king of England.
	He introduced St Mellitus as the first Bishop of London.		He introduced St Mellitus as the first Bishop of London.
	This first cathedral was mainly made of wood and was ~~thus~~ destroyed by a fire some 60-70 years later.		This first cathedral was mainly made of wood and was destroyed by a fire some 60-70 years later.

	Between 675 and 685 AD the second cathedral was erected which lasted for almost 300 years until the Vikings destroyed it.		Between 675 and 685 AD the second cathedral was erected which lasted for almost 300 years until the Vikings destroyed it.
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	Thus, [[Charles I]] tried to do everything in his power to rebuild it (with the involvement [[Inigo Jones]], the most prestigious architect at the time) but with the outbreak of the [[Civil War]] the operations came to a standstill again.		Thus, [[Charles I]] tried to do everything in his power to rebuild it (with the involvement [[Inigo Jones]], the most prestigious architect at the time) but with the outbreak of the [[Civil War]] the operations came to a standstill again.

	[[Oliver Cromwell]] used the cathedral as barracks for his cavalry. The ~~parlamentarian~~ army battered the windows, burned all the woodwork and eliminated the portraits and effigies.		[[Oliver Cromwell]] used the cathedral as barracks for his cavalry. The parliamentarian army battered the windows, burned all the woodwork and eliminated the portraits and effigies.

	===The Great Fire of London 1666===		===The Great Fire of London 1666===
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	During the construction period Wren headquartered across the river. Even today one can see a memorial plaque on a red brick house near New [[Globe Theatre]] in Southwark.		During the construction period Wren headquartered across the river. Even today one can see a memorial plaque on a red brick house near New [[Globe Theatre]] in Southwark.
	He usually inspected the building site once a week, drawn up in a basket onto the roof and the cupola.		Wren usually inspected the building site once a week, drawn up in a basket onto the roof and the cupola. He was also one of the first who were laid to rest in the crypt of the cathedral.
	~~Sir Christopher Wren~~ was one of the first who were laid to rest in the crypt of the cathedral.

	==Architecture==		==Architecture==
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	* John of Gaunt, father of king Henry IV (old cathedral)		* John of Gaunt, father of king Henry IV (old cathedral)
	* Henry de Laci, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (old cathedral)		* Henry de Laci, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (old cathedral)
	* Admiral Lord Nelson (crypt)		* [[Horatio Nelson\|Admiral Lord Nelson]] (crypt)
	* Sir [[Philip Sidney]] (crypt)		* Sir [[Philip Sidney]] (crypt)
	* Sir Arthur Sullivan (crypt)		* Sir Arthur Sullivan (crypt)
	* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)		* Joseph Mallord William Turner (crypt)
	* John Weldon (old cathedral)		* John Weldon (old cathedral)
	* Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (crypt)		* [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]] (crypt)
	* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)		* Fieldmarshall Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (crypt)
	* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)		* Sir [[Christopher Wren]] (crypt)