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Episode 204 - Building a legacy: the life and designs of Sir Christopher Wren
Episode 204 - Building a legacy: the life and designs of Sir Christopher Wren
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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
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Podcast episode
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This week, we’re joined by Senior Properties Historian Steven Brindle to discuss the life and legacy of Britain’s most famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren, as we approach the 300th anniversary of his death. We discuss how he discovered his talent for design, his commission to create St Paul’s Cathedral and a possible link to Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
To discover the story of Christopher Wren’s blue plaque at his former London home, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/christopher-wren
To discover the story of Christopher Wren’s blue plaque at his former London home, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/christopher-wren
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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