Fire in the City: Artists in the Blitz – A new pop-up exhibition in Sir Christopher Wren’s Square Mile Churches reveals the Second Great Fire of London through the eyes of volunteer firefighters who were also great artists

Sir Christopher Wren’s triple dome of St Paul’s Cathedral is a masterpiece of structural engineering. Eighty Year 12 students from ten London schools have the chance to test their engineering potential as they recreate Wren’s remarkable dome – in miniature.

Hear Wren’s City churches filled with song in Wrenathon – a celebration of community singing and historic architecture. What better way to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Sir Christopher Wren’s death than hundreds of people across London and beyond gathering together and lifting their voices in song in some of the churches he designed.

Throughout 2023, Wren’s remaining churches in The City will host a variety of school and community initiatives, marking the enduring legacy of one of Britain’s most acclaimed polymaths.

A reception marked the programme’s launch and celebrated the City’s links to Wren. Speakers included the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Bishop of London and the Chair of Historic England.