Why Great Buildings Require Constant Care

Why great buildings require constant care

Ignoring repairs and maintenance can be devastating

Monumental: Great Buildings of the World

Stone has been used for millennia to express our greatest ambitions. Master stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack joins fellow stonemason Andrew Ziminski to uncover the stories hidden within some of humanity’s greatest monuments. From Angkor Wat and the Trevi Fountain to Great Zimbabwe and Canterbury Cathedral, Simon reveals the artistry, ingenuity and cultural meaning carved into their stones. Together, they explore the challenges of preserv…