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
After a brief historical overview our podcast explores the city in four categories:Politics & War: the royal connections to the ancient cathedral including Catherine of Aragon and Mary Queen of ScotsScience & Industry: a city expanded by railway industry, brickmaking, and engines. Two pioneering female scientists.Arts & Culture: The Peterborough Chronicle, a key national record, and insight into the evolution of the English languageUrban landscape: a new town joined onto a histori...
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
