In the Tudor and Stuart period towns in the UK were still predominantly wooden but moving to brick construction was a hallmark of success. Distinctive styles such as Oriel windows and elaborate carvings were seen on the buildings of the wealthy. Meanwhile the houses of the poor remained meagre and crowded. Join us as we continue our series on the development of town and cities. Send us a text
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In the Tudor and Stuart period towns in the UK were still predominantly wooden but moving to brick construction was a hallmark of success. Distinctive styles such as Oriel windows and elaborate carvings were seen on the buildings of the wealthy. Meanwhile the houses of the poor remained meagre and crowded. Join us as we continue our series on the development of town and cities. Send us a text
Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tourists replaced royalty, Brighton grew into one of England’s largest Victorian seaside resorts. In part 1 we discuss Politics and War, and Science and Industry. In this episode we explore the royal connections, and the sometimes dubious medic...
Ye Olde Guide
In the Tudor and Stuart period towns in the UK were still predominantly wooden but moving to brick construction was a hallmark of success. Distinctive styles such as Oriel windows and elaborate carvings were seen on the buildings of the wealthy. Meanwhile the houses of the poor remained meagre and crowded. Join us as we continue our series on the development of town and cities. Send us a text
