Wren’s St. Paul’s Officially Opened St Paul’s Cathedral was opened on 2 December 1697. Ian Fitzgerald | Published in History Today Volume 47 Issue 12 December 1997 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. BritainArchitecture Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy