The foundation of this Cathedral was first laid by _Segbert_, a _Saxon_ king, in the year 610, and afterwards much improved by one _Erkenwald_, who was the 4th bishop of _London_. The greatest part of it, however, together with the whole city, was burnt down in the year 1086. One _Mauritius_, the 35th bishop, began to rebuild it, and in the year 1221 it was completed. It was then 690 feet long, the body of it was 102 feet in height and 130 in breadth. The area three acres and a half, and the tower in the middle 520 feet high, exclusive of a ball of copper gilt, which was nine feet round, whereon was a cross 15 feet and a half high, and upon that an eagle of copper gilt, which was 4 feet in length. In this condition it continued till the year 1666, at which unhappy time it became once more a heap of ruins in the second fire of _London_; but it was soon after rebuilt at a vast expence, by that ingenious and justly admired architect the late Sir _Christopher Wren_. No church (that of St. _Peter’s_ of _Rome_ only excepted) can stand in competition with it. It is near 500 feet in height. It is principally composed of Portland stone, and built according to the ancient orders of _Greece_ and _Rome_. The inside is most beautifully adorned with select historical paintings by the late celebrated master, Sir _James Thornhill_. The west front, and the two towers are more beautiful than those of St. _Peter’s_. The choir is spacious and very grand, and the entrance to it, which is paved with marble, is exceedingly beautiful. The west door is the object of particular admiration, and the north and south porticos, as well as the pavement of the church in general, are all excellent performances. The expence that attended the erection of this magnificent Cathedral, the glory of _England_, amounted (as appears by an accurate estimate thereof laid before the parliament in the year 1721) to no less than eight hundred and ten thousand pounds. _BOOKS_ _Printed and sold by F. Houlston & Son, Wellington, Salop._ YOUNG OLIVER; or, the Thoughtless Boy: adorned with Cuts. Price 2d. AMUSING TALES; or Entertainment for good Boys and Girls: adorned with Cuts. Price 2d. The Wisdom of CROP the CONJURER: adorned with Cuts. Price 2d. The MOVING MARKET; or, Cries of London: decorated with Cuts. Price 2d. The History of LITTLE KING PIPPIN: adorned with Cuts. Price 2d. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENT; a Collection of Riddles for the Entertainment of good Boys and Girls, on a Winter Evening: with a Cut to each. Price 2d. The MERRY ANDREW; or the Humours of a Fair: adorned with Cuts, Price 2d. TRUE COURAGE; or, Heaven never forsakes the Innocent: adorned with Cuts. Price 1d. The TRIFLER; or, Pretty Plaything: with numerous Cuts. Price 1d. The HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT: to which is added, the Life of Master and Miss Supine: adorned with Cuts. Price 1d. The History of LITTLE RED RIDING-HOOD; and Diamonds and Toads: adorned with Cuts. Price 1d.