St Paul's Cathedral is one of the oldest and most spectacular buildings in the capital and well worth adding to the sightseeing schedule of people looking for things to do in London.

Worshippers flock to the statuesque cathedral to experience its services, but those interested in its history and the many treasures it holds could head there to see its collections.

The Fabric Archive constitutes a variety of objects associated with the history of the construction and decoration of St Paul's Cathedral, including models, paintings and archaeological stones.

High points of the collection include works by famous artists, architects and designers such as William Burgess, Henry Moore, William Holman Hunt, Auguste Rodin and Alfred Stevens.

Those fascinated by the gothic architecture of the cathedral should go straight to the architectural archive, which contains the papers and drawings created during its lifespan, charting the structural and decorative transformations the building has undergone.

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Posted by Kevin Smith