St. Paul’s to Project Its Past with New Oculus
On July 14, St. Paul’s Cathedral will reveal its new exhibition, Oculus: an eye into St. Paul’s. The first project of its kind in a cathedral, Oculus is a 270° film experience that brings 1400 years of history to life.
Located in the former Treasury in the crypt, Oculus takes visitors to Saxon London amidst the construction of the first St. Paul’s in 604 A D, through the buildings on the site that have fallen to fire and disrepair, before showing them the Great Fire of 1666 and the devastation of London during the Blitz when St. Paul’s became a lasting symbol of strength, survival and hope.
Two virtual access films open up areas of the cathedral that visitors with mobility issues might not otherwise reach. The first film flies visitors through the world-famous dome, whisking them up to the Whispering Gallery before showing panoramic views across London from the Golden Gallery. A second film reveals Wren’s room-sized Great Model; projections take visitors into the interior of the model. Tickets are £12.50/$19 for adults, £4.50/$6.80 for children 6-16.
