St George's Cathedral, Southwark

St George's Cathedral, Southwark

St George's Cathedral, Southwark is located in the Southwark district of London and serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark, acting as the metropolitan church for the Southwark area. The cathedral first opened to the public in 1848 and became the first Roman Catholic church in London since the English Reformation in 1852.

Designed by Augustus Pugin, St George's Cathedral, Southwark saw its first wedding ceremony held by Pugin himself and his third wife in 1848. The cathedral suffered significant damage during World War II, and the rebuilt structure reopened in 1958, since when it has become a focal point for the local community, attracting many notable visitors such as 0-, Pope John Paul II, and others. The cathedral boasts an outstanding choir; the boys' and men's choir performs at the Solemn Mass every Sunday at 11:30 and on major feast days, featuring works ranging from Tudor polyphony and Gregorian chant to Baroque music and contemporary composers like Arvo Pärt, with broadcasts reaching across the UK and the world via BBC radio and television. The girls' choir sings at the 10:00 Mass every Sunday.

St George's Cathedral is a vibrant place of worship that serves the local community. Each summer, London South Bank University holds its graduation ceremonies in the cathedral.

St George's Cathedral, Southwark

Must-visit reason: The earliest Roman Catholic church in London

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London]

City where the attraction is located: London [London]