Series, 2014–Returning
Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
1 season, 3 episodes, 59 min avg., United Kingdom
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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Towards an Architecture of Majesty
Towards an Architecture of MajestyUp next
Jun 18, 2014
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.
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Inventing a National Style
Inventing a National Style
Jun 25, 2014
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
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Opening the Palace Doors
Opening the Palace Doors
Jul 2, 2014
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.
