Pistols in St Paul's

Set against the backdrop of 1951, the narrative explores a groundbreaking scientific quest to determine if buildings can function as musical instruments. It chronicles the innovative experiments of scientists, architects, and musicians from the early 20th century, highlighting diverse locations like Abbey Road Studios and a munitions factory. Their efforts culminated in the Royal Festival Hall, the first structure specifically designed for musical acoustics. The book showcases a half-century of collaboration and creativity during challenging times, enriched with extensive research and illustrations.