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Climbing Great Buildings
Dr Jonathan Foyle, architectural historian and novice climber, scales Britain's most iconic structures to reveal the buildings' secrets.
15. Imperial War Museum (29 mins)
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- 15. Imperial War MuseumThe architecture of Manchester's Imperial War Museum North, designed by Daniel Libeskind.29 mins
- 14. Lloyd's BuildingInvestigating the high-tech architecture of the Lloyd's Building in the City of London.29 mins
- 13. Coventry CathedralJonathan Foyle explores Coventry Cathedral, built in 1955 after the original was bombed.29 mins
- 12. The Liver BuildingJonathan explores the Liver Building in Liverpool, built from 1908.29 mins
- 11. Glasgow School of ArtJonathan explores the Glasgow School of Art, built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.29 mins
- 10. St PancrasA look at the construction of both St Pancras train terminal and the Midland Hotel.29 mins
- 9. Clifton Suspension BridgeJonathan's journey takes him to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.29 mins
- 8. Blenheim PalaceThe next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.29 mins
- 7. St Paul's CathedralThe next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to St Paul's Cathedral in London.29 mins
- 6. Burghley HouseThe next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to Burghley House in Lincolnshire.29 mins
- 5. Layer Marney TowerThe next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to Layer Marney Tower in Essex.29 mins
- 4. New College, OxfordJonathan's journey takes him to New College in Oxford.29 mins
- 3. Caernarfon CastleThe next step of Jonathan's journey takes him to Caernarfon Castle.29 mins
- 2. Lincoln CathedralThe next step of Jonathan's journey takes him to Lincoln Cathedral, built in 1183.29 mins
- 1. Durham CathedralDr Jonathan Foyle's journey begins in the north east of England at Durham Cathedral.29 mins