When Winchester Cathedral nearly collapsed.

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Welcome to this weeks waffle. For a while now i have been meaning to learn more about the story of the Winchester Cathedral diver. I am glad I did as the history and story is a fascinating one. I am pleased to be able to share it with you.

Usual notices:

1. We are not historians. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Errors. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:

Credit for assets

Long UK Maps: https://mapswire.com/maps/united-king...
Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront
B-Roll Maps: Google Maps and Google Earth Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland Maps:
OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks
Old Map: NLS - https://www.nls.uk/

Pics under CC or otherwise stated:
William Walker Statue: Henry Burrows and Caecilliusinhorto
William Walker external statute: BabelStone
Dusk Cathedral Shot: Wyrdlight
Cathedral Window: David Spender
Francis Fox x 2: Winchesterheritageopendays.org
Diver Helmet: Claudio Elias
Diver: Bundesarchiv

Sources:

https://historicengland.org.uk/listin...
https://static1.squarespace.com/stati...
http://www.peopleforportlandroad.org....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...)

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - William Furneaux
01:27 - The Problem
02:57 - The Work Starts
04:27 - All in a Days work
05:53 - An Announcement
07:04 - The Twist