About the Event

Rebecca Thompson, Director of Property for St Paul’s Cathedral, will speak on the challenges of overseeing such a complex heritage and working building, that is always open to the public. There is a need for highly skilled craftspeople, and St Paul’s is addressing this directly, through its apprenticeships and training schemes for heritage crafts.

At the talk we will hear about the next major projects at St Paul’s, which include the construction of The Wren International Centre of Excellence, to improve accessibility to skills in the built environment; the restoration of the Dome Ball and Cross, a once in a generation project to carry out essential conservation and improve access; and the external lighting project in partnership with the City of London Corporation to transform the evening setting of the cathedral and improve the heritage setting and experience for residents and visitors to London. This forms part of a 15 year plan of works.

About the Speaker

Rebecca Thompson is Director of Property for St Paul’s Cathedral which includes the magnificent church, Chapter House, residential properties in Amen Court and a 120 acre estate in Tillingham, Essex, gifted to the Cathedral in AD 604.

The event promises to offer a wonderful opportunity to see such a well-known building in the company of such a committed and passionate heritage professional.

The lecture will be folllowed by a drinks reception.