The foundation stones of the cathedral at New Sarum, the present-day Salisbury were laid on 28 April 1220. Completed and consecrated in 1258, Salisbury Cathedral is the finest example of early English ecclesiastical architecture in Britain. The film includes exterior and interior views of the cathedral - the nave, transepts, choir, High Altar and Lady Chapel, the close, cloisters, chapter house, clock and 404 ft spire. Music and commentary by Horace Shepherd.
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ACMI Identifier
009401
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cathedrals - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cathedrals - Design and construction
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cathedrals - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Church architecture
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cathedrals - Design and construction
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cathedrals - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Arts - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Cathedrals - Design and construction
History → Cathedrals - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)