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The structures of medieval stone cathedrals and bridges relied on principles of statics. John Trapp examines the development of the design of arches in the cathedrals of Ely in England and Chartres in...
Investigates the ways archaeologists record and excavate evidence in cathedrals, using Canterbury and Norwich as case studies. Looks at the issues raised by the need to balance the conservation of the...
Five part series investigating the art and philosophy of the Middle Ages. Part 1. The JEWELLED CITY looks at Gothic cathedral at Chartres, where medieval pilgrims believed they could glimpse paradise. Part 2...
A history of the architectural development of Manchester Cathedral, emphasising its changing social role from parish church, through collegiate church, back to parish church in a small provincial town, to...
Investigates the unusual history of Siena Cathedral’s construction from the early 13th to the end of the 14th century. The unusual and detailed history of its construction dramatically portrays Siena’s...
Examimes theories behind the tilt of the leaning tower of Pisa and its acceleration, leading to the prediction of the tower’s imminent collapse. One theory is that expansion caused by the heat of the sun...
Explores the building of Beverley Minster, introducing topics including medieval technology, engineeering and design methods.
Shows Liverpool and Manchester at their most ambitious and exciting phase of architectural development, during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with views of buildings from original site photographs....
Records a variety of farming enterprises in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, as it is today, in view of the changes to be expected in the near future arising from government regulations. They record the steps...
Compares the structure of the Gothic cathedral with earlier structures of Egypt, Greece and Rome, identifying the constituent elements and discussing the contribution made by each to the stability of the...
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