This altar frontal
was made in 1897. Frontals of different colours are
used for each season in the Christian church calendar and
each colour has its own meaning. This frontal is
predominantly red, a colour associated with the Holy Spirit,
the Passion of Jesus and Martyrdom. Red vestments and
textiles are used in St Paul's Cathedral during Holy Week
(the week before Easter), for the Day of Pentecost, for
Feasts of Martyrs and during the Kingdom Season (which lasts
from the Feast of All Saints until Advent).
Detail of above
Looking up into the central dome
The Nave Altar, looking east
The Quire
Looking up at a chandelier
The Quire Gates were made by Jean Tijou in 1700. The topmost section, with the candle holders was added in Victorian times
A "green man" (detail of above)
The High Altar
From the High Altar, looking west
The Bishop of London's Throne
Part of the ceiling in the Quire (it was not until the 19th century that all the colourful mosaics and gilding were added to the cathedral.
Part of the Organ Case. It was originally on a screen in the Quire but was divided into two as it is today in 1870. The case was designed by Wren
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Satoshi ventured up the 551 steps to the outside of the dome.
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It was quite a view from up there!
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Satoshi's "selfie"!
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The detail in all the mosaics is really quite stunning.
Unlike Westminster Abbey, most of the memorials and monuments in St Paul's are to be found in the crypt. This one is a memorial to Randolph Caldecott. The Caldecott Medal (for children's books) is named in honour of him.
Bishop Reginald Heber. The inscription reads:
To the memory of
Reginald Heber,D.D. Lord bishop of Calcutta,
This monument was erected by those who loved and admired him.
His character exhibited a rare union
Of fervent zeal with universal tolerance.
Of brilliant talent with sober judgment
And was especially distinguished by Christian humility
Which no applause could disturb, no success abate.
He cheerfully resigned prospects of eminence at home, in order to become the chief missionary of Christianity in the east:
And having in the short space of three years
Visited the greater part of india
And conciliated the affection and veneration
Of men of every class of religion,
He was there summoned to receive the reward of his labours
In the 43rd Year of his age in 1826
Bishop Heber was also a hymn writer. Of the 57 he wrote, "Holy, Holy, Holy" and "Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning" are the most well-known these days.
The composer John Goss is probably best remembered for the tune usually sung to "Praise My Soul the King of Heaven". The incsription reads (in part):
His genius & skill are shewn in the various compositions with which he has enriched the Music of the Church. His virtues & kindness of heart endeared him to his pupils and friends who have erected this Monument in token of their admiration & esteem." The music is a quote from his anthem "If We believe that Jesus Died"
The monument in memory of Florence Nightingale
Tomb of Horatio Nelson
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote light operas in conjunction with W S Gilbert. He wrote the tune "St Gertrude" commonly sung to the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers".
Ivor Novello (1893 – 1951) was a Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century.(Not the same person as Vincent Novello the publisher)
This amazing monument was "ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE, TO THE MEMORY OF THE ADMIRAL EARL HOWE, K.G.
IN TESTIMONY OF THE GENERAL SENSE OF HIS GREAT AND MERITORIOUS SERVICES IN THE COURSE OF A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED LIFE. & IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT DERIVED TO HIS COUNTRY, BY THE BRILLIANT VICTORY WHICH HE OBTAINED OVER THE FRENCH FLEET, OFF USHANT, 1st JUNE 1791."
My favourite part of the above.
The Pulpit
Another amazing memorial - this one to Horatio Nelson
My favourite part of the above!
Looking up at a chandelier
Looking up at the west door to the State Trumpet organ pipes which were added in 1977.
The Font (You can get an idea of the number of people from the background of this photo!)
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Another memorial (this one is for Sir Ralph Abercromby). It was the skill of the sculptor that caught my eye. Look at the horse and the people!
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These life-size angels were amazing too!
We met The South Gate Lion on the way to County Hall
Detail of above (It was a very "liony" day really!)
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The interior of the County Hall, as set for the play "Witness for the Prosecution"
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The seats look comfortable but they were not!
Detail of above
Looking up into the central dome
The Nave Altar, looking east
The Quire
Looking up at a chandelier
The Quire Gates were made by Jean Tijou in 1700. The topmost section, with the candle holders was added in Victorian times
A "green man" (detail of above)
The High Altar
From the High Altar, looking west
The Bishop of London's Throne
Part of the ceiling in the Quire (it was not until the 19th century that all the colourful mosaics and gilding were added to the cathedral.
Part of the Organ Case. It was originally on a screen in the Quire but was divided into two as it is today in 1870. The case was designed by Wren
Satoshi ventured up the 551 steps to the outside of the dome.
It was quite a view from up there!
Satoshi's "selfie"!
The detail in all the mosaics is really quite stunning.
There are a large number of memorials and
monuments in the crypt. Below are some that I found
interesting.
Unlike Westminster Abbey, most of the memorials and monuments in St Paul's are to be found in the crypt. This one is a memorial to Randolph Caldecott. The Caldecott Medal (for children's books) is named in honour of him.
Bishop Reginald Heber. The inscription reads:
To the memory of
Reginald Heber,D.D. Lord bishop of Calcutta,
This monument was erected by those who loved and admired him.
His character exhibited a rare union
Of fervent zeal with universal tolerance.
Of brilliant talent with sober judgment
And was especially distinguished by Christian humility
Which no applause could disturb, no success abate.
He cheerfully resigned prospects of eminence at home, in order to become the chief missionary of Christianity in the east:
And having in the short space of three years
Visited the greater part of india
And conciliated the affection and veneration
Of men of every class of religion,
He was there summoned to receive the reward of his labours
In the 43rd Year of his age in 1826
Bishop Heber was also a hymn writer. Of the 57 he wrote, "Holy, Holy, Holy" and "Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning" are the most well-known these days.
The composer John Goss is probably best remembered for the tune usually sung to "Praise My Soul the King of Heaven". The incsription reads (in part):
His genius & skill are shewn in the various compositions with which he has enriched the Music of the Church. His virtues & kindness of heart endeared him to his pupils and friends who have erected this Monument in token of their admiration & esteem." The music is a quote from his anthem "If We believe that Jesus Died"
The monument in memory of Florence Nightingale
Tomb of Horatio Nelson
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote light operas in conjunction with W S Gilbert. He wrote the tune "St Gertrude" commonly sung to the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers".
Ivor Novello (1893 – 1951) was a Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century.(Not the same person as Vincent Novello the publisher)
This amazing monument was "ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE, TO THE MEMORY OF THE ADMIRAL EARL HOWE, K.G.
IN TESTIMONY OF THE GENERAL SENSE OF HIS GREAT AND MERITORIOUS SERVICES IN THE COURSE OF A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED LIFE. & IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT DERIVED TO HIS COUNTRY, BY THE BRILLIANT VICTORY WHICH HE OBTAINED OVER THE FRENCH FLEET, OFF USHANT, 1st JUNE 1791."
My favourite part of the above.
The Pulpit
Another amazing memorial - this one to Horatio Nelson
My favourite part of the above!
Looking up at a chandelier
Looking up at the west door to the State Trumpet organ pipes which were added in 1977.
The Font (You can get an idea of the number of people from the background of this photo!)
Another memorial (this one is for Sir Ralph Abercromby). It was the skill of the sculptor that caught my eye. Look at the horse and the people!
These life-size angels were amazing too!
From St Paul's, we went to Westminster Abbey
for 5:00pm Evensong. Arriving at 4:30pm, I thought we would be
quite close the the front of the line. Nope! There were many
people already in the line. In fact, we were so far back that
we couldn't see the choir at all. The sound was still great
though. The music was "O Lord, Increase My Faith" by Henry
Loosemore, the responses by Morley, the Ireland in F canticles
and the anthem "Ave Maria" by Parsons. The standard of all the
music was superb. Counting the number of people in each row,
the number of rows on our "side" and doubling the total
suggested that about 600 people attended Evensong!
We then made our way towards the County Hall. As the local restaurants were too expensive (eg $40 for lasagne), we opted for Subway. Even there the bill was about $50! After dinner, we attended a performance of Agatha Christie's play "Witness for the Prosecution" which took place in the old Council Chamber, standing in for the Old Bailey. This was another excellent performance. I went in feeling a bit smug as I have seen two movie versions of this story and I thought I knew "whodunnit". That was my second "Nope"! They had added an additional twist! It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment.
We then made our way towards the County Hall. As the local restaurants were too expensive (eg $40 for lasagne), we opted for Subway. Even there the bill was about $50! After dinner, we attended a performance of Agatha Christie's play "Witness for the Prosecution" which took place in the old Council Chamber, standing in for the Old Bailey. This was another excellent performance. I went in feeling a bit smug as I have seen two movie versions of this story and I thought I knew "whodunnit". That was my second "Nope"! They had added an additional twist! It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment.
We met The South Gate Lion on the way to County Hall
Detail of above (It was a very "liony" day really!)
The interior of the County Hall, as set for the play "Witness for the Prosecution"
The seats look comfortable but they were not!