Secrets of Britain's great cathedrals
Dominating the landscape for centuries, ancient cathedrals and abbeys reflect Britain's turbulent history through their architectural grandeur. The film explores cathedrals and abbeys found throughout England and Wales, featuring interviews with historians and experts and breathtaking footage filming their legendary facades and soaring interior spaces.
Available Copies by Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Stamford | Available |
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| Subject |
| Cathedrals > Great Britain. Abbeys > Great Britain. |
| Genre |
| Historical films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings. |
- ISBN: 9781531708665
- Physical Description 3 videodiscs (432 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition Widescreen.
- Distributor [Alexandria, Virginia] : PBS, [2019]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Widescreen. Title from disc label. Bonus feature on disc 3: Drone soundscape clip. GMD: videodisc. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. The cornerstones: York Minster & Canterbury Cathedral -- London: St. Paul's Cathedral & Westminster Abbey -- Salisbury Cathedral & Wells Cathedral -- Disc 2. Bath Abbey & Gloucester Cathedral -- Durham Cathedral & Lincoln Cathedral -- Worcester Cathedral & Tewkesbury Abbey -- Disc 3. Wales: St. David's Brecon, St. Asaph and Bangor Cathedrals (Tintern Abbey & Strata Florida) -- Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral & King's College Cambridge. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Directed and produced by Peter J. Beveridge; scripted by Grace Bentley; still photography, Kevin Caldwell. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrated by Simon Callow. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; widescreen (16x9) presentation; NTSC, region 1; English stereo. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; English subtitles. |