Old St. Paul's Cathedral

"Old St. Paul's Cathedral" by William Benham is a historical exploration of a well-known cathedral, starting from Roman times and continuing through the Christianization of the city. It shines a light on important people like Bishop Mellitus and Bishop Erkenwald, along with big events like fires and rebuilding projects that made the cathedral what it was. The book kicks off by looking at the early history of London and how its first cathedral was created, discussing the Roman beginnings of the site. It then moves into the Christian period with the conversion of King Sebert, led by Bishop Mellitus. The writing tells of cathedrals being destroyed and rebuilt, pointing out the important roles of early bishops and events like the Norman Conquest and its effect on the church. This introduction shows how historically rich Old St. Paul's is, setting up readers to learn more about its religious and cultural meaning in English History.