Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, Dan Cruickshank tells the story of a thousand years of palace building, the mystery of why so many have vanished and the magic of the ones that survive.
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- Ep 1
1.Towards an Architecture of Majesty
18-06-201459mFrom the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
- Ep 2
2.Inventing a National Style
25-06-201459mDan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
- Ep 3
3.Opening the Palace Doors
02-07-201459mThe interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.
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