The Living City, 1970, part 9 - the buildings and monuments of Christopher Wren, London

The transcript discusses the history of a Roman city, its destruction by Boadicea and the Great Fire of 1666, and the subsequent commemorations. It highlights the reconstruction plans by Evelyn and Wren, focusing on Wren's significant role in rebuilding city churches, with 53 out of 87 destroyed churches being rebuilt by him. The narrative also covers the impact of bombing on these churches and their restoration. Wren's crowning achievement, St Paul's Cathedral, is emphasized, along with its post-war significance.

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