The story of the diver who saved a cathedral

A MUSEUM will be telling the fascinating story of a diver who worked tirelessly to save a cathedral from sinking.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th May 2018, 06:55 GMT
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 18:06 GMT
The Diving Museum, Gosport. Picture: Allan HutchingsThe Diving Museum, Gosport. Picture: Allan Hutchings
The Diving Museum, Gosport. Picture: Allan Hutchings

The Diving Museum in Gosport will be holding an event called ‘The diver who saved a cathedral’ on Saturday, June 23.

The event will tell the story of diver William Walker, who spent six years working beneath the walls of Winchester Cathedral to save it from sinking.

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His story will be told by Gary Wallace-Potter, a diver historian and an expert on the life of William Walker.

The museum will open at 7pm on the evening for a 7.30pm start.

The event will cost £6 and includes refreshments – to book a place call (023) 9262 2944 or go to divingmuseum.co.uk.

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