BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Bob_Blakey

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BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys - A Correction

« on: April 11, 2024, 13:36:18 »

In Series 3 Episode 2 - Exeter to Plymouth - Broadcast on 9th April 2024 Monsieur Portillo stated that the ceiling of Exeter Cathedral is the longest continuous run of medieval stone vaulting in Europe.

It is in fact the longest continuous run of medieval stone vaulting in the World.

We Exonians are very proud of it.

BBC^» Verify strikes again?


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PhilWakely

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Re: BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys - A Correction

« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2024, 13:54:48 »

<pedant mode>
The BBC^» is indeed correct!

If it is the longest in the world, then, by definition, it must be the longest in Europe Wink

</pedant mode>

However, they should have checked their facts beforehand Grin


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eXPassenger

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Re: BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys - A Correction

« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2024, 17:54:04 »

As a matter of interest how much medieval stone vaulting is there outside of Europe?

If none then longest in Europe / World / Solar System would be equally accurate.


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Trowres

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Re: BBC Great Coastal Railway Journeys - A Correction

« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2024, 21:15:22 »

Does it have signs warning of high vaultage?


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