Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral is a traditional Anglican church in the architectural style described as Gothic transitional, being partly Early English and partly Decorated. The foundation stone was laid in 1880, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1891, but it was not the building we see today. Erection of the spires did not begin until 1926. Upon entering the cathedral the beauty of the architecture and the stained glass windows is immediately apparent, as is the overall sense of peace and religious contemplation. Since 2001 St Paul's has had an ambitious restoration and conservation program in place. Along with many important structural building repairs, substantial work on the interior and a major upgrade of the building's services is being undertaken.
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