Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

2014 · Documentary · 1 Season · 3 Episodes · 0.0

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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E11. Towards an Architecture of Majesty59m · 2014-06-18From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.E22. Inventing a National Style59m · 2014-06-25Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.E33. Opening the Palace Doors59m · 2014-07-02The 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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