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This rendition focuses on the compelling story, omitting the three appendices and the section on authorities and acknowledgments. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>199</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>architecture,art,biography,culture,design,engineering,essays,history,legacy,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa5c7dd5072c2462a3fdab599124df7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Chapter 1 Parentage And Childhood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-1-parentage-and-childhood--70284308</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>823</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>architecture,art,biography,culture,design,engineering,essays,history,legacy,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa5c7dd5072c2462a3fdab599124df7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>003 - Chapter 2 Oxford Career And Early Inventions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapter-2-oxford-career-and-early-inventions--70284309</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1563</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>architecture,art,biography,culture,design,engineering,essays,history,legacy,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa5c7dd5072c2462a3fdab599124df7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Chapter 5 Beginnings Of Architecture And Visit To Paris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-5-beginnings-of-architecture-and-visit-to-paris--70284314</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. Although this audio version doesnt feature the stunning illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the clarity and richness of the text vividly convey Wrens enduring legacy. Weaver, a knowledgeable authority in architecture, offers insightful commentary on Wrens work, making the narrative both informative and engaging. This rendition focuses on the compelling story, omitting the three appendices and the section on authorities and acknowledgments. Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70284314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:55:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70284314/006_chapter_5_beginnings_of_architecture_and_visit_to_paris.mp3" length="8149848" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692/eaae193a-047e-4596-b159-240e4f761692.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Lawrence Weaver</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1018</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>architecture,art,biography,culture,design,engineering,essays,history,legacy,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa5c7dd5072c2462a3fdab599124df7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - Chapter 6 Town-Planning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-6-town-planning--70284315</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. Although this audio version doesnt feature the stunning illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the clarity and richness of the text vividly convey Wrens enduring legacy. Weaver, a knowledgeable authority in architecture, offers insightful commentary on Wrens work, making the narrative both informative and engaging. This rendition focuses on the compelling story, omitting the three appendices and the section on authorities and acknowledgments. Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70284315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:55:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70284315/007_chapter_6_town_planning.mp3" length="3720875" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd/5959b7a0-beaa-4425-8750-cd0ced45b6fd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Lawrence Weaver</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>architecture,art,biography,culture,design,engineering,essays,history,legacy,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa5c7dd5072c2462a3fdab599124df7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - Chapter 7 St Paul's Cathedral</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-7-st-paul-s-cathedral--70284316</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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Additionally, the text references Wren’s son’s book, Parentalia, which includes biographies of Sir Christopher and earlier members of the Wren family, alongside Wren’s thought-provoking essays on architectural aesthetics and the historical significance of various temples. - Summary by David Wales]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70284316</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:55:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70284316/008_chapter_7_st_paul_s_cathedral.mp3" length="13458401" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4/46e4397a-8310-4d6c-a86c-074a79f8fba4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Lawrence Weaver</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Sir Christopher Wren in this captivating 1923 monograph by Lawrence Weaver, a distinguished English architectural writer and editor. 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