Winston Churchill believed St Paul's was a iconic symbol of Britain that should be protected.
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A combination of photographs, sounds and poetry will tell the tale of those who protected the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral during WWII.
Known as the St Paul’s Watch, members would risk their safety during air strikes to patrol the Cathedral with sandbags and water pumps.
As a historic symbol, St Paul’s was to be protected at all costs.
“The tireless work and substantial sacrifices of those who protected this Cathedral throughout that conflict ensured that St Paul’s would remain a beacon of hope and a place of welcome, worship and learning for generations to come,” said Revd Dr David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral.
The event, titled Where Light Falls will run for four consecutive evenings in London, from 24-27 October.
Lights display and poetry honour heroes
Famous figures, flyovers and flowers – the vibrant lights display was developed by design consultancy Double Take Projections.
They use projection mapping to bring the landmark to life with images and colour.
Historic England commissioned London poet and PhD student, Keith Jarrett, to tell the stories of those who lived through the Blitz.
From the Log Book is inspired by Keith’s work with schools, refugees and migrants who have experienced conflict, and participants’ responses to photos of the Blitz. Keith also visited archives to explore personal accounts of members of the St Paul’s Watch.
Where Light Falls will be followed by a second run of the illuminations at Coventry Cathedral from 14-16 November. Jane Commane provides a new poem, In New Light, to accompany the visual display.
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A combination of photographs, sounds and poetry will tell the tale of those who protected the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral during the Second World War.
Winston Churchill believed St Paul’s was a iconic symbol of Britain that should be protected
Known as the ‘St Paul’s Watch’, members would risk their safety during air strikes to patrol the Cathedral with sandbags and water pumps. As a historic symbol or our nation, St Paul’s was to be protected at all costs.
In the words of Revd Dr David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral:
“The tireless work and substantial sacrifices of those who protected this Cathedral throughout that conflict ensured that St Paul’s would remain a beacon of hope and a place of welcome, worship and learning for generations to come”
The event will run for four consecutive evenings in London, from 24 to 27 October.
Lights
Famous figures, flyovers and flowers – the vibrant lights display was developed by design consultancy Double Take Projections.
They use projection mapping to bring the landmark to life with images and colour.
Poetry
Historic England commissioned London poet and PhD student, Keith Jarrett, to tell the stories of those who lived through the Blitz.
From the Log Book is inspired by Keith’s work with schools, refugees and migrants who have experienced conflict, and participants’ responses to photos of the Blitz. Keith also visited archives to explore personal accounts of members of the St Paul’s Watch.
Where Light Falls will be followed by a second run of the illuminations at Coventry Cathedral from 14-16 November. Jane Commane provides a new poem, In New Light, to accompany the visual display.
A combination of photographs, sounds and poetry will tell the tale of those who protected the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral during WWII.
Known as the St Paul’s Watch, members would risk their safety during air strikes to patrol the Cathedral with sandbags and water pumps.
As a historic symbol, St Paul’s was to be protected at all costs.
“The tireless work and substantial sacrifices of those who protected this Cathedral throughout that conflict ensured that St Paul’s would remain a beacon of hope and a place of welcome, worship and learning for generations to come,” said Revd Dr David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral.
The event, titled Where Light Falls will run for four consecutive evenings in London, from 24-27 October.
Lights display and poetry honour heroes
Famous figures, flyovers and flowers – the vibrant lights display was developed by design consultancy Double Take Projections.
They use projection mapping to bring the landmark to life with images and colour.
Historic England commissioned London poet and PhD student, Keith Jarrett, to tell the stories of those who lived through the Blitz.
From the Log Book is inspired by Keith’s work with schools, refugees and migrants who have experienced conflict, and participants’ responses to photos of the Blitz. Keith also visited archives to explore personal accounts of members of the St Paul’s Watch.
Where Light Falls will be followed by a second run of the illuminations at Coventry Cathedral from 14-16 November. Jane Commane provides a new poem, In New Light, to accompany the visual display.
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