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Poundbury the town that Charles built

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London TCPA 2006Description: xii, 176p. ill. (chiefly col.) 22cmISBN:
  • 0902797409
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.4 $2 18
Partial contents:
Cities in the sun -- By royal design -- Making plans -- Building in style -- Pocket handkerchief gardens -- Growing community -- Poundbury people -- Seaside excursion -- Back to the future -- Poundbury by 2030
Summary: Recounts the story behind the construction of Poundbury, the brainchild of the Prince of Wales. Provides a comprehensive account in the context of the history of experimental communities, looking at how Poundbury incorporates contemporary challenges of sustainability and social inclusion with traditional building styles. Includes views from some of the inhabitants on their new home.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 711.4 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072983

Cities in the sun -- By royal design -- Making plans -- Building in style -- Pocket handkerchief gardens -- Growing community -- Poundbury people -- Seaside excursion -- Back to the future -- Poundbury by 2030

Recounts the story behind the construction of Poundbury, the brainchild of the Prince of Wales. Provides a comprehensive account in the context of the history of experimental communities, looking at how Poundbury incorporates contemporary challenges of sustainability and social inclusion with traditional building styles. Includes views from some of the inhabitants on their new home.

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