Hidden History of St Paul's Cathedral - Part II (Behind the Scenes Tour!)

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

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  • @garryarkle
    @garryarkle Před 3 lety +7

    I work just around the corner from St.Paul's and when the weather is nice, I like to have my lunch in the garden underneath the cathedral walls.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +2

      Ah lovely! I’m looking forward to the gardens reopening again soon!

  • @TheRealMisterProtocol
    @TheRealMisterProtocol Před rokem +2

    I did climb to the gallery at the lantern, many years ago, before most of the modern buildings that now crowd central London were built. I remember looking out, and, in my mind, subtracting the then-modern buildings, and seeing in my mind's eye and my real eyes the London of Christopher Wren, with the steeples of the churches he designed punctuating the skyline all across London.

  • @gents6379
    @gents6379 Před 3 lety +4

    This is my favorite building ever. I have visited on every London trip. Vespers is not to be missed!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +1

      I think I'm inclined to agree Gary! Put on the spot, always have to say it's my favourite building too. And seeing it with song and full for a service is just magical

    • @karendavis6123
      @karendavis6123 Před 3 měsíci

      We attended vespers there years ago. It was beautiful!

  • @krisnorvig6643
    @krisnorvig6643 Před měsícem

    I just watched this, after booking a Triforium tour for next month. I'm so excited! I LOVED all your "sneaky details". Thanks very much for making this, and for al that you do!

  • @simonwallis84
    @simonwallis84 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed that. I have a terrible head for heights,even just watching the parts where camera looks over the edge of the railings make me dizzy. So fascinating learning new stuff about London that I drive past everyday as black driver of nearly 35 years. Cheers Katie

  • @danielmoore9214
    @danielmoore9214 Před 5 hodinami

    I used to work at One New Change and had an office with a direct view of St Paul's cathedral ❤. Did you know that Cheapside is mentioned in a chase scene in Oliver Twist ?

  • @njm57
    @njm57 Před 3 lety +1

    I haven't been inside since I was a child. I don't remember it being that beautiful. I must visit again. That was such an interesting talk. Thank you.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Nicky! Glad it inspired you, it really is a wonderful place.

  • @davidfarrell3539
    @davidfarrell3539 Před 3 lety +4

    Fascinating to discover that there are remnants of the old St Pauls! Also, thank you Katie for walking the 528 steps to the Golden Gallery so I don't have to: I visited the Cathedral last August when there was a one-way system to visit the Stone Gallery. The subsequent (unadvertised) 300 + steps nearly killed me, but it was worth it for the amazing views over London. As they say, ignorance is bliss!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha you're very welcome David, and that was at 32 weeks pregnant! I felt very proud to have made the climb!!! I have actually once done it twice in a day, a private tour in the morning and then again in the afternoon - that was an active day!

  • @joannafitzpatrick88
    @joannafitzpatrick88 Před 3 lety

    What a amazing line on Wren’s monument stone.

  • @elbaza91
    @elbaza91 Před rokem

    I climbed to the top, although I didn’t realise the task when I started, It was a case of I’ve started so I’ll finish, not bad for a 75 year old!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před rokem

      Very impressive indeed! I climbed it at 9 months pregnant but think you win!

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics Před rokem +2

    Awesome video!!! 👍

  • @avialbersbenchamo4797
    @avialbersbenchamo4797 Před 2 lety

    Pure joy! Thank you 🙂

  • @charlieeckert4321
    @charlieeckert4321 Před 2 lety

    Yes, I have been to the Whispering Gallery (twice) and The Golden Gallery (once) when I was stationed in East Anglia in the early 1980's

  • @gabrielaroca8366
    @gabrielaroca8366 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been in St Paul’s about 8 time already and yet, I’ve learnt a lot with you! Thank you so much!

  • @pgreen9596
    @pgreen9596 Před 2 lety

    I visit St. Paul's every time I come to London. (4 times so far) and have climbed to the top. I am tall so it was a bit challenging getting through the doorway at the top!! Great video!

  • @estellehowell4414
    @estellehowell4414 Před 3 lety

    Great video, I remember going inside and up the dome as a child but I really must revisit.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety

      You definitely should Estelle! Especially now with no crowds ;)

  • @judithbarnett2966
    @judithbarnett2966 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic. I love the rocket hidden in plain sight (& I shall look forward to the library perhaps being opened again one day) But yes, the best bit is Christopher Wren's tomb/memorial. What a brilliant comment!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +1

      So apt isn’t it? Always gives me goosebumps

  • @haze1123
    @haze1123 Před rokem

    Wonderful. Thank you!

  • @jennyw8953
    @jennyw8953 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating, thank you Katie

  • @RogersRamblings
    @RogersRamblings Před 2 lety

    In my youth in the early 1960s one could climb further than the external gallery to the space under the ball supporting the cross. At that point one was standing on the rungs of the ladder, there isn't enough space for a landing. As Katy says, one needs to be fit to climb to the top.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 2 lety +1

      I've heard a few people mention this, utterly crazy but would've loved to experience that!! Well before 'ealth and safety!

  • @fordkoleski7913
    @fordkoleski7913 Před 2 měsíci

    I love your videos but you speak so softly that I can not hardly make out what ur saying, even with volume at full blast. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @susanacre4951
    @susanacre4951 Před 3 lety +1

    My husband and I visited in Oct 2019 and climbed to the top of the dome! It was spectacular and totally worth the effort! Loved going on this virtual tour with you!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much Susan! It really is a special place isn't it? Well done for tackling the climb!

  • @londoncreative
    @londoncreative Před 3 lety

    I tried to write this on the TikTok video, but ran out of words;
    I used to have a friend who was one of the Maintenance man in the Cathedral and he gave us a private tour one Saturday afternoon, many years ago, the funniest part of the tour was scaring all my friends.
    We went into the library - then fully stocked - and out through the veranda doors, those huge windows that are only really visible from Ludgate Circus or the like, he opened the doors and allowed us to walk out onto the parapet above the steps and above the great door. From the windows you don't see that there is a ledge above the pillars about 6 feet lower than the parapet. I walked to the edge of the parapet, looked down, turned to the rest of the group and jumped off, to screams and cries from the rest of the group and laughter from the knowing guide.
    I stood up and climbed back up (& was promptly punched in the shoulder for scaring them!)
    The other part you didn't mention was the whispering gallery and the ability to sit on the bench around the side and someone can sit directly opposite you and whisper against the wall and you can hear their words clearly, even through the dim of other visitors all talking.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh my God!! Imagine 🤣 we went up on the library balcony so I know exactly where you mean - terrifying! Also yes, I love the Whispering Gallery but it’s currently closed and they’re not sure when it’s reopening so I thought best not to mention it until people know when they can revisit!

  • @janicesmyth1713
    @janicesmyth1713 Před rokem

    Thank you Katie for your fascinating tours. I love history and St Paul’s is very beautiful, I have been there and climbed up to the top. In 1960.

  • @scottmartinezguitarandbass

    I could listen to you speak all day. Though a cold shower or two in between might be necessary. ;)

  • @AllieThePrettyGator
    @AllieThePrettyGator Před rokem

    St Pauls Cathedral is the only cathedral in the UK that has Two Bourdon Bells Great Paul and Great Tom

  • @khardy1801
    @khardy1801 Před rokem

    I walked to the top in 1989 when I was 8. Not sure I’d make it now.

  • @nicknewman7848
    @nicknewman7848 Před rokem

    Great video.. I was a chorister at the Cathedral 30 odd years ago. St Pauls was hit twice by bombs during the blitz apparently. One a direct hit on the altar as you mentioned and one that remained unexploded and came through the roof of the North transept, went through the church floor ending up in the crypt. If you look at the floor you can see it is newer in places there. I don't really believe in miracles but that there wasn't any more damage than that is pretty amazing considering the situation. I walked past Wren every day for about 4 years as we used to rehearse in rooms in the crypt and would access the Cathedral via a small door on the south side of the eastern corner of the building. I've been around most of the 'secret' parts of the Cathedral including on the roof and bell towers (with no railings!!!) but my favorite part was this long, dark, dusty old room with three big bumps on the floor and some old boxes and things, the Verger showing us the room walked up on one of the bumps and pulled out a concrete plug out of the top of it. He said "look through there".. I did and realised that I was on top of the west transept ceiling looking down to the church floor.
    If you hit the right note at the right volume late at night when there's no other noise and limited sound from the city outside, you can hear the echo ring forever (or about 20 secs). I've not tested it elsewhere but i guess there's only 2 or 3 other buildings in the whole world that have acoustics as echoey as that? Now I've remembered that I'm going to have to go and look up echo related stats for man made buildings because I'm clearly putting off what I should really be doing ;) Thanks again for the video.

  • @StephenandYhana
    @StephenandYhana Před 3 lety

    I love St Paul's Cathedral, a big thank you for the hidden history of this iconic and beautiful building 😊

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety

      It’s such an icon isn’t it, probably my fave London building and glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @reynanayoonjang607
    @reynanayoonjang607 Před 2 lety

    Cooooool!

  • @georgegard.aka.currymonste1498

    The bit that got me the most was..I'm 4ft 10 i couldn't help but say aahhh

    • @robertbarnes3890
      @robertbarnes3890 Před 3 lety

      Managed the big climb when in my 20's. Perhaps now in my 70's, might be a struggle! Seem to recall a modern lift installed in one of the columns. Always wondered how they built in within the existing stonework. Hope all well with you. From Robert W Barnes, Spain.

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha I know right? It's always a shock for people when they meet me on tours!

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety

      They do have a lift to the whispering gallery level but it's only for staff/visitors with accessibility difficulties. The general public have to manage the stairs!

  • @rah1721
    @rah1721 Před 2 lety +1

    Your volume is so low I can hardly hear.

  • @patjackson8649
    @patjackson8649 Před 3 lety

    Such a stunning church and what a super video with the hidden details. Kudos to you for getting to that Golden Gallery! We could make the Stone, but that open spiral staircase defeated us. Maybe next time :)

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 3 lety

      Well that's still a tremendous effort Pat - and the views are spectacular in any case! It's always worth a revisit if you get a chance and so glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @rossanomacchioni7746
    @rossanomacchioni7746 Před rokem

    The "Ugly" Copy of S.Peter Basilica in Rome.

  • @TheSpikehere
    @TheSpikehere Před rokem

    @6:00 "You're treated to" the sight of some of the worst eyesores ever built.

  • @danielmoore9214
    @danielmoore9214 Před 5 hodinami

  • @daviddalby9699
    @daviddalby9699 Před 2 lety

    I went to the tomb of w m Turner

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon  Před 2 lety +1

      Ah yes that’s a great one to point out too!

  • @ljdevine2275
    @ljdevine2275 Před 2 měsíci

    No way they built that at that time history is a set of lies u just believe tarterra empire