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02/12/1697 St Paul's Cathedral is consecrated

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St. Paul's Cathedral: A British Institution

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The Secret Rooms of St Paul's Cathedral

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Wren, Saint Paul's Cathedral

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An Introduction to St Paul's Cathedral

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London, England: The City and St. Paul's Cathedral

Only about 32 years after the Great Fire destroyed Old St Paul's, the new cathedral was consecrated for use by Right Reverend Henry Compton who preached the sermon. Nowadays, it is one of the most famous and recognizable sights of London, drawing in lots of tourists every year.
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