Protesters have been camped outside the London landmark since 15 October but a court has now ordered their eviction
Anti-capitalist protesters have refused to budge from their position outside St Paul's Cathedral since they pitched their tents at the foot of the London landmark in October.
October
15 October The demonstrations that started with Occupy Wall Street spread to London. Thousands of people descend on the area around the London Stock Exchange in an attempt to replicate scenes in New York. As night falls, they announce their intention to set up camp in St Paul's churchyard, putting up tents and portable toilets on one side of the square.
21 October The cathedral is forced to close its doors to the public for the first time since the second world war amid fears the demonstration poses a risk to health and safety. The dean of St Paul's, the Rev Graeme Knowles, says the decision was made with "heavy hearts".
22 October Natasha Ighodaro and Nick Cunningham marry at the cathedral against the backdrop of dozens of tents and a banner reading "capitalism is crisis". A second camp is set up at Finsbury Square, Islington, less than a mile away; an estimated 300 people move to the new site.
25 October Protesters camped outside the cathedral admit some of them are going home at night.
27 October The chancellor of St Paul's resigns. Canon Dr Giles Fraser says he fears plans to evict the protesters could lead to violence.
28 October The City of London Corporation says it will take legal action to secure an eviction. The announcement comes as the doors of the cathedral reopen to the public. David Cameron pledges to look at the broader issue of demonstrators pitching tents almost anywhere they please.
31 October The dean of St Paul's resigns, the second casualty of the cathedral camp.
November
1 November The City of London Corporation, which was due to hand a letter to the protesters warning them they had 48 hours to clear the site or face high court proceedings, announces it is "pausing" its battle.
2 November The archbishop of Canterbury aligns himself with the protesters. In an article for the Financial Times, Rowan Williams says he sympathises with proposals for a so-called Robin Hood tax on banks.
15 November The City of London Corporation says it will recommence legal action to clear tents from public highways around St Paul's after talks with protesters "got nowhere".
16 November Eviction notices are attached to tents close to the monument. These warn that proceedings will be issued in the high court if the tents are not removed by 6pm the next day.
December
6 December Thom Yorke of Radiohead and 3D of Massive Attack lend their support to the campaign, playing a DJ set to thank activists.
19 December The high court action begins.
23 December A judge postpones the decision on whether to evict activists.
January 2012
18 January The City of London Corporation wins its high court fight to force the eviction of the St Paul's camp. The protesters are given seven days to appeal.