Two guests will have the chance to stay overnight in the Hidden Library at the London landmark. Credit: Simone Morciano
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St Paul’s Cathedral is allowing guests to stay in its 300-year-old library on the 15th March, for the first time since volunteers stayed in it during The Second World War.
During the war, volunteers stayed in the cathedral to protect it in the case of bombing raids.
The cathedral will host the two guests in the ‘secret’ library room on Thursday for £7.
Guests will enter through the Dean’s door and be taken up a spiral staircase to the library which holds over 22,000 books. They will receive a tour of the cathedral, dinner at a nearby restaurant and breakfast the next morning.
The Hidden Library houses over 22,000 books, ranging from classics to forthcoming releases. Credit: Simone Morciano
They will also receive signed copies of yet-to-be published books from Penguin Random House US. They include the likes of Holly Jackson’s The Reappearance Of Rachel Price and John Grisham’s Camino Ghosts.
Guests will be able to book through Airbnb on March 12.
The Anglican cathedral in the heart of the City of London was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 1700s. At the highest point on Ludgate Hill, it is one of the most recognisable sights in London. It has hosted several state services including the funerals of Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill. In addition, it also saw the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
The historic London landmark has hosted several major events in the city. Credit: Getty Images
Director of visitor engagement at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sandra Lynes Timbrell, states “the recently restored library at St Paul’s has long been a secret gem of the Cathedral. Cleverly concealed by the ingenious architecture of Sir Christopher Wren.
“Some very fortunate guests will now get the chance to delve deeper into the history and wonder of St Paul’s with this truly one-of-a-kind stay”.
Airbnb’s general manager for Northern Europe, Amanda Cupples, said they are “thrilled” to open the doors to history enthusiasts.
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StandfirstThe historic London landmark will host two people overnight in its hidden library, in honour of World Book Day.
St Paul’s Cathedral is allowing guests to stay in its 300-year-old library on the 15th March, for the first time since volunteers stayed in it during The Second World War.
During the war, volunteers stayed in the cathedral to protect it in the case of bombing raids.
The cathedral will host the two guests in the ‘secret’ library room on Thursday for £7.
Guests will enter through the Dean’s door and be taken up a spiral staircase to the library which holds over 22,000 books. They will receive a tour of the cathedral, dinner at a nearby restaurant and breakfast the next morning.
The Hidden Library houses over 22,000 books, ranging from classics to forthcoming releases. Credit: Simone Morciano
They will also receive signed copies of yet-to-be published books from Penguin Random House US. They include the likes of Holly Jackson’s The Reappearance Of Rachel Price and John Grisham’s Camino Ghosts.
Guests will be able to book through Airbnb on March 12.
The Anglican cathedral in the heart of the City of London was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 1700s. At the highest point on Ludgate Hill, it is one of the most recognisable sights in London. It has hosted several state services including the funerals of Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill. In addition, it also saw the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
The historic London landmark has hosted several major events in the city. Credit: Getty Images
Director of visitor engagement at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sandra Lynes Timbrell, states “the recently restored library at St Paul’s has long been a secret gem of the Cathedral. Cleverly concealed by the ingenious architecture of Sir Christopher Wren.
“Some very fortunate guests will now get the chance to delve deeper into the history and wonder of St Paul’s with this truly one-of-a-kind stay”.
Airbnb’s general manager for Northern Europe, Amanda Cupples, said they are “thrilled” to open the doors to history enthusiasts.
