Stories from St Paul's: Series 7, Episode 8

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Stories from St Paul's: Series 7, Episode 8

Who was Grinling Gibbons? Not just a man with a fantastic name, but also the master carver behind the incredible carvings around the Cathedral, including those in the Quire stalls and the floral garlands on the North exterior of the building. Find out more about his life and his contributions to St Paul’s, as well as how they’ve evolved over time through numerous restoration projects, in today’s podcast episode.

This podcast is produced and presented by Douglas Anderson. View all our Stories from St Paul's podcasts.

 

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