London - Climbing St Paul's Cathedral

Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the top of St. Paul's Cathedral?

First off, if you have no mobility problems then stop reading this post and go and experience the real thing. The panoramic views are wonderful and well worth the climb.  No excuses...be off with you.

However, if you are infirm, scared of heights, the Cathedral's closed, etc. etc. then you are allowed to read the rest of this post...

The ascent to the top has three stages:
257 steps from the ground to the Whispering Gallery.
376 steps from the ground to the Stone Gallery.
528 steps from the ground to the Golden Gallery.
You do not have to go to the very top, but each extra bit of height adds its own glory.   So, enough of my yapping, enjoy the views:

 This last view is taken from the London Eye looking back towards St Paul's Cathedral.  The Eye and now the Shard both give excellent views, BUT walking around, in and out of the magnificent dome makes this the best vantage point in the City.