Building on Cathedrals – Lambeth Palace Library

Welcome to Building on Cathedrals, a research project and exhibition that takes you on an immersive journey into the world of cathedral architecture, viewed through the lens of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI). Born from a collaborative research project between Cardiff University Special Collections and Archives and the University of Wyoming, this exhibition showcases how AI is revolutionising the study and preservation of historical architecture.

This exhibition isn’t just about exploring the past — it’s also a glimpse into the future of digital scholarship. By harnessing AI, we are not only preserving the cultural heritage housed within Lambeth Palace Library but also creating new opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with history.

Funded by The National Endowment for the Humanities [FAIN: HND-284954-22] and the Arts and Humanities Research Council [AH/W005417/1], this research project transforms our understanding of historical architectural imagery. It also promises to enhance accessibility to the Library’s digital content for readers and researchers.

We invite you to join us in this exciting adventure of blending history with technology. As AI continues to evolve, it promises to offer even more sophisticated tools to analyse, study, and experience these majestic cathedrals in all their glory.

Scroll down to explore over 3000 images, delve into this pioneering project, and see how we’re building on cathedrals for future generations.

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