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Churches and cathedrals

Join Bruce as he explores the rich history of Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

In the third programme of the series, Bruce and his guests discuss churches and cathedrals in the south.

In a new series for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Solent, Bruce Parker taps into the south's rich history.

With the help of experts from across Hampshire Dorset and the Isle of Wight and using ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Solent's archive.

In the third programme of the series, Bruce and his guests discuss churches and cathedrals in the south.

Hear about some of Winchester Cathedral’s historic stories, including how the building almost collapsed at the start of the 20th century. Plus The Dean of Winchester Cathedral The Very Reverend James Atwell talks about the ongoing struggle to raise funds.

Wimborne Minster guide Christine Oliver talks about the famous building’s past and Kim Thompson from The Dorset & West Wiltshire historic churches trust reveals the murky past to one of Portland’s churches.

And there are archive recordings from St Mildred’s church in Whippingham.

For those on the roads across the south of England, there is travel news as it happens. And a smile is promised as the weekend draws to a close.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Solent offers a choice of listening on a Sunday evening, with Bruce on 96.1 and 103.8FM, on 999 and 1359 AM and on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer.
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2 hours

Last on

Sun 27 Nov 2011 17:00

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  • Sun 27 Nov 2011 17:00