Middle English Renaissance

One of the most famous English architects to live was Sir Christopher Wren. During his life time he built as many as 52 churches in London after the Great Fire. The Great Fire lasted 4 days in September of 1666 destroyed most of the city. 13,2000 house and 87 churches were taken by the fire. The fire started on Pudding Lane at a bakery owned by Thomas Farriner.

Sir Christopher Wrens most famous work is St. Paul's Cathedral located at the highest point in London. The church was designed in the English Baroque style. The dome feature on the structure is 365 feet tall one of the tallest domes in the world. Until 1962 it was the tallest building in London and remains the second largest church in the United Kingdom. The tallest is the Liverpool Cathedral.

St. Paul's was home to many famous services and events like peace events after each world war, Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria and funerals for people like the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill.

Now when visiting the cathedral you can experience the amazing interiors with a touch screen media tour guide to explain the different features of the building. While on the tour you can see the tombs of the people listed above as well as others. Another favorite of visitors is the Whispering Gallery and the Garden Gallery that has an amazing view of London. 

Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b42eSEdEtFs (the whispering gallery)

responses: Emma- I thought it was interesting how you explained the design tastes of Queen Anne. 

Lisa- I like how you included the bit about comfort being a big design focus and how the furniture reflected this.