Climbing Great Buildings

Foyle's journey takes him to the Lloyd's Building in the heart of the City of London. Built from 1980, it's one of the finest examples of high-tech architecture in Britain and one of the great icons of London. Aided by top climber Lucy Creamer, Jonathan abseils over 300 feet to reveal how this ultra-modern building was inspired by a Gothic castle.

Category

Documentary / History

Original air date

27/09/2010