Paul’s Cross

Paul’s Cross

Paul's Cross was a preaching cross and open-air pulpit in 'the Cross yard', of St Paul’s Cathedral.

By Guildhall Library

Date and time

Tuesday, August 19 · 2 - 3pm GMT+1

Location

Guildhall Library

Aldermanbury London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Paul's Cross was a preaching cross and open-air pulpit in 'the Cross yard', of St Paul’s Cathedral, hard by the centre of London's publishing and book-selling trade. Sermons were preached here, announcements made and penance enacted; books were burned and men were hanged. City of London Guide & Lecturer & Cathedral Guide Jill Finch will be looking at the story of Paul’s Cross and the many stories it told.

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.

Events Team: ghlevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk

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