Arthur Dimock’s volume on St Paul’s Cathedral is part of Bell’s authoritative series of English cathedral guides, covering both the medieval St Paul’s — destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 — and Wren’s magnificent Baroque replacement, completed in 1710 and one of the most celebrated buildings in the world. Dimock traces the architectural history, the sculptural programme, and the cathedral’s place in London’s civic and religious life.
As both a historical document and an architectural guide, the book remains a valuable account of this landmark of British culture and national worship. Download the free EPUB for a richly detailed guide to the history of St Paul’s Cathedral.