Britain's Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God

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Aired on Jan 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

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In this fascinating two-part series Reverend Pat Allerton embarks on a personal pilgrimage to unlock the secrets of Britain's most spectacular cathedrals, uncovering amazing events witnessed across theĂ‚Â centuries, as well as the inspiring stories of how they were built.

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Status: Running
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: January 16, 2025
Schedule: Thursday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

In this episode Pat visits St Paul's CathedralĂ‚Â in London and discovers how Sir Christopher Wren brought a new architectural design to England. Pat travels to Canterbury, site of the oldest cathedral in England, and reflects on the life of the martyred Archbishop Thomas Becket, and to Salisbury Cathedral, home to the country's tallest spire.Ă‚Â

Jan 16, 2025

60 min

Episode 2

Reverend Pat Allerton visits three iconic cathedrals in the north of England. In Durham he learns how the Cathedral was built by the Normans just after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and discovers the fascinating story behind the 900-year-old North Door, which played a fascinating role for criminals seeking sanctuary. In Coventry he learns of the suffering of the cathedral during WWII and the devastating raid on 14th November 1940 which destroyed the 1000-year-old medieval building. Finally, Pat travels to Lincoln which for over 200 years was the tallest building in the entire world, until its spire collapsed in 1549.Ă‚Â

Jan 23, 2025