Fred Dibnah’s Building Of Britain – Mighty Cathedrals/the Art of Castle Building
He explains how the castles were designed, how they were constructed, how they were managed and also, using a technique that Fred still used, how they could be taken during a siege.
Fred’s description of how the cathedrals were made (complete with working scale models of Medieval construction techniques) is not only interesting but also somewhat moving, too. An interesting aside was that Fred was able to show carpenter’s marks on wood that were used to ensure that beams fitted into beams. A sobering thought that the master carpenter who made those marks has been dead for 1,000-odd years. Yet his work is still a testament to his skills, brought to life by Fred Dibnah.
Details
Format: PAL
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Acorn Media
Release Date: 5 Aug 2002
Run Time: 60 minutes
