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Subject: Occupy London: Demo forces St Paul's Cathedral to close
Written By: Philip Eno on 10/21/11 at 3:20 pm
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St Paul's Cathedral has closed to visitors for the first time since World War II because of protesters camping on its doorstep, its dean has said.
The decision was taken with a "heavy heart" for health and safety reasons, said the Right Reverend Graeme Knowles.
Anti-capitalist demonstrators from Occupy London Stock Exchange have been in St Paul's Churchyard since Saturday.
The group said they were "disappointed" by the closure but they planned to continue the protest.
Following a meeting of the protesters, one of the group, who gave her name as Lucy, said: "It was felt by everyone that we really wanted to stay and continue with the protest.
"This protest is massive, it effects everybody, everyone's watching at home right now.
"It's not just about a few people who have got some tents in St Paul's, it's not a stunt, it's not a spectacle."
Earlier a statement from Occupy London Stock Exchange said the camp had been reorganised in order to meet fire safety concerns.
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