Dorset-based Excelsior Coaches recently showed its support for a local history project when transporting workers and volunteers to a special event in London.
The Go-Ahead-owned operator took a group from the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust to St Paul’s Cathedral as the latter followed up on its work last year to celebrate the famous building’s architect, Sr Christopher Wren.
Last year, the Trust celebrated the achievements of the Dorset-born Wren, marking his 300th year with a memory stone in Portland.
“We were delighted to take a coach with a large delegation from Dorset to this important event – hosted by the Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral,” says Paul Knight, Excelsior Coaches operations manager.
“The Wren monument was created out of material from the Portland quarry where the stone for St Paul’s was cut. It marks the start of the Wren Way – a footpath that runs to the Durdle Pier and then links up from St Paul’s Wharf to St Paul’s and other churches in the City of London that were built by Portland Stone after the Great Fire.
“This is an historic project that has created a legacy on the Isle of Portland, and Excelsior is delighted to have helped – through our community fund – celebrate the work that has been done here.”
The coach party enjoyed a walk down the London section of Wren’s Walk and a tour of the Cathedral hosted by the Dean.
