On the 2nd December 1697, St Paul's Cathedral was consecrated. This is the 5th St Paul's on this site and was the design of the famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren, who lived to see it finished.   He is buried in the crypt in a simple tomb. Find out why his tomb was not grander.  

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