Woodfield in London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 Marker

Inscription. The nave and tower of this church were designed in English Gothic Revival style by architect William Thomas and constructed 1844-46. Previously the Anglican congregation had held services in a wooden structure on the site. It had been opened in 1834 but was destroyed by fire ten years later. The first resident missionary to serve the London area was the Reverend E.J. Boswell who arrived in 1829, He was succeeded by the Reverend Benjamin Cronyn in 1833. In 1857 the Diocese of Huron was created and St Paul’s designated as its cathedral. Here for the first time in the British Empire a synod elected a bishop. Extensively altered in 1892-94, the building remains one of London's outstanding landmarks.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 42° 59.13′ N, 81° 15.013′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Woodfield. It is at the intersection of Richmond Street and Queens Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Richmond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 472 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E6, Canada. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Anglican Episcopal Election (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominion Public Building / Édifice Dominion Public (within shouting distance of this marker); The Industrial Banner (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica / Basilique Saint-Pierre (about 150 meters away); 122 Carling Street (about 210 meters away); The Farmer’s Advocate (about 210 meters away); Duffield Block (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Crimean War Cannons (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 Marker

St. Paul’s Cathedral, south elevation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

3. St. Paul’s Cathedral, south elevation

St. Paul’s Cathedral, west elevation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

4. St. Paul’s Cathedral, west elevation

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.