🔗 LINKS 👇

Hereford Cathedral
https://www.herefordcathedral.org

All Saints Church
https://westherefordteam.org.uk/allsa...

London Warming and Ventilating Co
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/London_...

Kilpeck Church of St Mary and St David
https://kilpeckchurch.org.uk

Kilpeck Castle
https://www.castlewales.com/kilpeck.html

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The Skill Builder team heads to Herefordshire to see the incredible buildings near the Welsh border, focusing on the skilled but often overlooked craftsmen who built these structures. While famous architects like Sir Christopher Wren are credited with designs, the labourers remain forgotten.

Highlights include the tomb of Sir Richard Pembridge, a knight from the Battle of Crécy, crafted in alabaster, and the intricate carvings found in local churches. Roger also visits the SAS memorial in Hereford, honouring fallen soldiers.

Challenges in modernizing historical buildings are discussed, particularly regarding preserving their integrity while adding modern amenities like electrical wiring. We examine old heating systems used in churches, such as gas-fired heaters, which were often inefficient in large, cold interiors.

Medieval carvings and stained glass windows told stories to illiterate populations. A notable example is the carvings at Kilpeck Church, where religious and mythical themes are intricately depicted, including a traditional fertility symbol, the Sheela na gig.

The influence of Norman architecture is discussed, showing how they introduced ambitious designs and skilled craftsmen after the Norman conquest. The stonemason’s yard visit demonstrates how modern masons continue the legacy, using traditional tools and techniques to maintain these ancient structures.

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📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome to Hereford
00:53 Hereford Cathedral
01:16 Sir Richard Pembridge
02:35 Special Air Service
02:55 Retrofit
04:05 Super Stove
05:48 The Stanbury Chapel
07:38 Man of God
09:18 Stonemasons
10:45 All Saints Church
14:34 Kilpeck Church
20:44 Kilpeck Castle

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