Old St Pauls Cathedral Collection

Old St Pauls Cathedral; a section showing the Choir with Sir Christopher Wrens suggestion for a dome (engraving)
586853 Old St Pauls Cathedral; a section showing the Choir with Sir Christopher Wrens suggestion for a dome (engraving) by English School

View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
560194 View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647)

Dr Bourne preaching at Pauls Cross (engraving)
3636150 Dr Bourne preaching at Pauls Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Bourne preaching at Pauls Cross)

Old St Pauls Cathedral from Speed (engraving)
587468 Old St Pauls Cathedral from Speed (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Pauls Cathedral, London, from Speed)

Old St Paul s, and the cross
LLM456274 Old St Paul s, and the cross by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Paul s, and the cross)

Interior of Old St Pauls Cathedral, looking East (engraving)
2791254 Interior of Old St Pauls Cathedral, looking East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Old St Pauls Cathedral, looking East)

Shakespeare listens to a preacher at St Pauls Cross (colour litho)
2791643 Shakespeare listens to a preacher at St Pauls Cross (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old St Pauls and Neighbourhood in 1540 (engraving)
2791061 Old St Pauls and Neighbourhood in 1540 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Pauls and Neighbourhood in 1540)

Old St Pauls Cathedral before and after its spire was destroyed by lightning in 1561 (engraving)
3103757 Old St Pauls Cathedral before and after its spire was destroyed by lightning in 1561 (engraving) by English School

Geometrical elevations of the West Fronts of the Cathedrals of St Paul s, London (before the Fire)
609818 Geometrical elevations of the West Fronts of the Cathedrals of St Paul s, London (before the Fire)... and the Great Pyramid of Egypt to one scale (engraving) by English School

Old St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
560122 Old St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Pauls Cathedral.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving) (detail of 560194)
1077811 View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving) (detail of 560194) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the original in the Guildhall Library)

Shakespeare walking in Old St Pauls Cathedral, London (colour litho)
2791630 Shakespeare walking in Old St Pauls Cathedral, London (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare walking in Old St Pauls Cathedral)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Old St Paul's Cathedral. This magnificent structure, captured through various engravings, tells a tale of history and architectural brilliance. In one engraving, we catch a glimpse of Sir Christopher Wren's vision for the cathedral's dome. His suggestion stands proudly amidst the section showing the Choir, showcasing his innovative ideas that would later shape London's skyline. Wenceslaus Hollar takes us on a journey with his detailed view of London in 1647. The bustling cityscape unfolds before our eyes, with Old St Paul's Cathedral majestically dominating the horizon. Its towering presence is awe-inspiring and speaks volumes about its significance to both locals and visitors alike. Dr Bourne captivates an audience at Pauls Cross in another engraving. As he passionately preaches from this iconic pulpit within the cathedral grounds, Shakespeare himself listens intently to every word, and is here that artistry meets spirituality, creating an atmosphere steeped in creativity and devotion. Old St Paul's Cathedral has witnessed countless events throughout its existence. From Speed's engraving depicting it alongside the cross to its depiction before and after lightning struck its spire in 1561 – these images capture moments frozen in time. The interior reveals even more splendor as we gaze towards the East end of Old St Paul’s Cathedral. The intricate details adorning every surface are breathtaking; each pillar seems to tell a story etched into stone. Traveling further back into history, we encounter an enchanting engraving portraying Old St Paul’s Cathedral and its surroundings as they appeared in 1540. The streets come alive with people going about their daily lives while this architectural marvel stands tall amidst it all. A fascinating comparison emerges when geometrical elevations showcase not only West Fronts of cathedrals but also juxtapose them against none other than Egypt’s Great Pyramid - all to scale.