Join Reverend Pat Allerton as he embarks on an exploration of six of England's most renowned cathedrals, delving into their rich historical narratives.
In the initial segment of this documentary, the Reverend commences his odyssey at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, where he uncovers the innovative architectural vision of Sir Christopher Wren that transformed the English skyline. His journey then leads him to Canterbury Cathedral, where he reflects on the legacy of its most notable archbishop, Thomas Becket, whose tragic assassination at the hands of medieval knights in 1170 remains a pivotal moment in English history. The Reverend's next destination is Salisbury Cathedral, celebrated for its soaring spire, which reaches an impressive height of 400 feet.
As the film progresses into its latter half, the Reverend continues his pilgrimage to Durham, Coventry, and Lincoln Cathedrals, where he unearths stories linked to William the Conqueror's Norman invasion of 1066 and the devastating impacts of the Second World War.
In the initial segment of this documentary, the Reverend commences his odyssey at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, where he uncovers the innovative architectural vision of Sir Christopher Wren that transformed the English skyline. His journey then leads him to Canterbury Cathedral, where he reflects on the legacy of its most notable archbishop, Thomas Becket, whose tragic assassination at the hands of medieval knights in 1170 remains a pivotal moment in English history. The Reverend's next destination is Salisbury Cathedral, celebrated for its soaring spire, which reaches an impressive height of 400 feet.
As the film progresses into its latter half, the Reverend continues his pilgrimage to Durham, Coventry, and Lincoln Cathedrals, where he unearths stories linked to William the Conqueror's Norman invasion of 1066 and the devastating impacts of the Second World War.
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