Explore cathedrals and abbeys found throughout England and Wales on this breathtaking tour of St. Paul's in London, Westminster Abbey, Durham, Canterbury, and more. Gorgeous camera work captures the legendary facades and soaring interiors of these sacred spaces, with insightful commentary from historians and location experts. 8 episodes, 7 hrs, 3 DVDs.

DVD Extras

Drone Soundscape Clip

Episodes

Episode One (The Cornerstones: York Minster & Canterbury Cathedral)
Our opening episode takes us to the spectacular pillars and great cornerstones of the Church of England - York Minster and Canterbury Cathedral.

Episode Two (London: St Paul's Cathedral & Westminster Abbey)
St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are abundant in history, tradition and Royal connections. We take you deep inside these much-loved institutions that continue to play a living, vital role in the heart of the British capital.

Episode Three (Salisbury Cathedral & Wells Cathedral)
With extraordinary drone footage, we explore the highest tower in the UK, Salisbury Cathedral, and one of the UK's best kept secrets, Wells Cathedral.

Episode Four (Bath Abbey & Gloucester Cathedral)
Throughout this episode, we explore Bath Abbey, sitting alongside the famous hot springs in the old Roman city, and then move on to its foundational sister, Gloucester Cathedral, whose striking turrets stand tall upon the rural skyline.

Episode Five (Durham Cathedral & Lincoln Cathedral)
Towards the north, we explore two of the country's greatest, most well-loved cathedrals, Durham Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.

Episode Six (Worcester Cathedral & Tewkesbury Abbey)
With foundations dating back to 680 AD, discover Worcester Cathedral and one of England's greatest hidden treasures, Tewkesbury Abbey.

Episode Seven (Wales: St. David's, Brecon, St. Asaph and Bangor Cathedrals (Tintern Abbey & Strata Florida)
Stepping across the border of England and into Wales, we take a journey to the north - exploring along the way the incredible cathedrals, abbeys and ancient ruins pocketed in the green valleys and rocky contours of this magnificent country.

Episode Eight (Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral & King's College Cambridge)
Travel throughout Cambridgeshire to explore the design and construction of Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral and King's College Cambridge.

Details

Packaging: Boxed
Run Time: 7 hours
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 3
Language: English
Foreign Language Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Rating: NR