RESURGAM: St Paul’s Cathedral & the Phoenix

Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt St Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire of London. He carved a phoenix into the south side of the building overlooking the River Thames. Discover why this was an important symbol of resilience, hope and rebirth for Londoners after such a huge tragedy by accessing the resource. At the end of the resource you can use your Maths and Science skills to create a 3D model, and use your artistic skills to make your own phoenix to rival Wren’s using the activity sheet!