St Paul's bathed in flames for Great Fire of London festival

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The dome of St Paul's Cathedral lit up with a fiery projection Credit: PA

The dome of St Paul’s Cathedral has been dramatically bathed in fiery orange ahead of events marking the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London.

Artist Martin Firrell has developed the projection, which was tested ahead of it being switched on from dusk to 11pm for four days from Thursday.

The National Theatre will also have a flame projection as part of the London's Burning festival.

The centrepiece of the events will be "watch it burn" on September 4.

A 120-meter long sculpture of London’s 17th century skyline will appear on the Thames and be set alight in a dramatic retelling of the events of 1666.

The "once in a lifetime" event will be broadcast online and take place after 6pm between Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.

Other events include:

  • Out of the Fire, a display at St Paul's from September 1 about the cathedral before and after the Great Fire of London.

  • Free entry to The Monument, 2-4 September. Tickets are required for timed entry and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

  • Museum of London free festival full of activities with a "digital twist" until 2 September. Includes object handling, Minecraft and storytelling.

  • Anniversary bell peal at St Paul's Cathedral. Hear the College of youths ring a special 1966 bell peal from the north west tower on 3 September. Free event.

  • Night-time fire food market in Guidhall Yard from 6.30-10pm on 3 September and 5-10pm on 4 September.

  • Explore and redesign the City of London in an immersive event inviting you to propose your own ideas for rebuilding the city. Advance booking for the event at the Museum of London on September 10.

To find out what other events are taking place for Great Fire 350, click here.