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March 14, 2018 12:30 pm PDT
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Diver William Walker spent five years under Winchester Cathedral to restore the building's foundations
In 1905 Winchester Cathedral was in danger of collapsing as its eastern end sank into marshy ground. The surprising solution was to hire a diver, who worked underwater for five years to build a firmer foundation for the medieval structure. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of William Walker and his curious contribution to saving a British landmark.
We'll also contemplate a misplaced fire captain and puzzle over a shackled woman.
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