Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces – Season 1
2014
3 Episodes
Episodes
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S01E01
Towards an Architecture of Majesty
From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
18 Jun 201459m
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S01E02
Inventing a National Style
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
25 Jun 201459m
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S01E03
Opening the Palace Doors
The 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.
02 Jul 201459m