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
Towns in Turmoil and Transition – The Tudor & Stuart Era
Ye Olde Guide
42 minutes
2 months ago
Towns in Turmoil and Transition – The Tudor & Stuart Era
Welcome back to Ye Olde Guide, where we uncover the layered history of England’s towns and cities. In this episode, we journey through the transformative Tudor and Stuart period (c.1500–1700), a time often skipped over in popular imagination—but one that laid the groundwork for the urban England we know today. Following our exploration of medieval town life, we now delve into an era of upheaval and innovation. From the seismic shifts of the Reformation to the chaos of the English Civil War, t...
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
