Tom Banfield: French Cathedrals, How They Are Built and Why They Burn
While living in France with his French wife, Jacqueline, The Garlands member Tom Banfield became obsessed with the structure and construction process of France’s magnificent cathedrals, built three or four centuries before Columbus discovered America. Tom has shared his extensive knowledge multiple times at The Garlands. This presentation is augmented with new information about the burning of Notre Dame de Paris on April 15th of this year, along with a discussion on the history of similar cathedral fires. Continue Reading Tom Banfield: French Cathedrals, How They Are Built and Why They Burn