The Great Cathedrals - St Paul’s

Title

The Great Cathedrals - St Paul’s

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Special

TX Date

1 May 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:52:46

Description

Lawrence Spicer presents an edition of The Great Cathedrals in which he visits St Paul’s in London and talks to some of the many staff who attend to the building. The programme examines the history of the Cathedral, the events held there, its role as a London church, the architect Sir Christopher Wren, and the maintenance of the building. Speakers include: Archdeacon of London, Frank Harvey; Clerk of Works, Bob Harvey; Registrar, Charles Shears. In 4 parts.

Contributors

Lawrence Spicer; Charles Shears; Frank Harvey; Bob Harvey

Keywords

London; Architecture; History; Historic buildings; Christopher Wren; St Paul’s Cathedral; Religious buildings; Cathedrals

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