St Paul's Cathedral

Summary From PBS: Structural engineer Steve Burrows takes his team of laser-scanning experts to St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London. They venture inside the majestic dome to explore its groundbreaking three-part structure; determine how the cathedral's architect, Sir Christopher Wren, overcame unstable foundations and immense structural forces to support his dome; and investigate how the cathedral survived a direct hit by a German bomb during the London Blitz. The laser scans produce genuine revelations and give the team new insight into this iconic architectural masterpiece.

S2.E2 ∙ St Paul's Cathedral

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Chris Naunton Dallas Campbell Steve Burrows Caitlin Stevens

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Mar 3, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Atlantic Productions

Summary From PBS: Structural engineer Steve Burrows takes his team of laser-scanning experts to St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London. They venture inside the majestic dome to explore its groundbreaking three-part structure; determine how the cathedral's architect, Sir Christopher Wren, overcame unstable foundations and immense structural forces to support his dome; and investigate how the cathedral survived a direct hit by a German bomb during the London Blitz. The laser scans produce genuine revelations and give the team new insight into this iconic architectural masterpiece.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Mar 3, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Atlantic Productions

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