Project Gutenberg 2005-08-15 Public domain in the USA. 638 Benham, William 1831 1910 Benham, W. (William) 03002006 Old St. Paul's Cathedral Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Old St. Paul's Cathedral" by William Benham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the architectural and social history of the famous cathedral, exploring its evolution from Roman London through the Christianization of the city, highlighting key figures such as Bishop Mellitus and Bishop Erkenwald, and detailing significant events that shaped its legacy, including fires and reconstructions. The opening of the text sets the stage with a thorough discussion of the early history of London and the establishment of its first cathedral. Benham outlines the Roman origins of the site, suggesting the presence of a temple dedicated to Diana, before transitioning into the Christian era marked by the conversion of King Sebert under Bishop Mellitus. He recounts the destruction and rebuilding efforts of subsequent cathedrals, emphasizing the role of early bishops and notable events, such as the impact of the Norman Conquest on the church's authority and the architectural style. This foundational exploration serves to establish the rich historical tapestry that Old St. Paul's represents, preparing readers for a deeper examination of its religious and cultural significance throughout English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England) DA Text Architecture Category: History - British Category: History - Religious Category: Architecture 316710 2025-08-07T07:30:59.541877 text/html 288685 2020-12-12T09:45:18 text/html 3647886 2025-08-07T07:31:10.894820 application/epub+zip 3647430 2025-08-07T07:31:03.076858 application/epub+zip 151721 2025-08-07T07:31:00.563870 application/epub+zip 4905399 2025-08-07T07:31:14.915839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4866651 2025-08-07T07:31:08.148842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308401 2022-09-08T05:59:53.134977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208460 2025-08-07T07:30:58.455876 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208204 2020-12-12T09:45:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208251 2020-12-12T09:45:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20679 2025-08-07T07:31:15.068798 application/rdf+xml 35388 2025-08-07T07:31:00.675872 image/jpeg 4602 2025-08-07T07:31:00.620848 image/jpeg 82880 2020-12-12T09:45:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 3589328 2020-12-12T09:45:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 82822 2020-12-12T09:45:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 3593250 2025-08-07T07:30:59.710894 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia