Ever wanted to understand the key themes driving over five hundred years of European history? In this album, architecture reveals the social, religious and economic fortunes of some of the most influential people between 1400 and 1900. By the end of the 19th century Queen Victoria presided over the…
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A short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
The architecture of London, the heart of the British empire.
Transcript -- The architecture of London, the heart of the British empire.
The royal influence on the design and planning of Brussels.
Transcript -- The royal influence on the design and planning of Brussels.
Aristocratic 15th century French architecture.
Transcript -- Aristocratic 15th century French architecture.
The wealth of interior and exterior decoration reflects the status of Jacques Coeur.
Transcript -- The wealth of interior and exterior decoration reflects the status of Jacques Coeur.
Beauchamp's status is reflected in the elaborate heraldry depicted in his gilt bronze effigy.
Transcript -- Beauchamp's status is reflected in the elaborate heraldry depicted in his gilt bronze effigy.
The chapel of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, spells out his wealth and importance.
Transcript -- The chapel of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, spells out his wealth and importance.
Beauchamp takes centre stage with his complex, carved tomb.
Transcript -- Beauchamp takes centre stage with his complex, carved tomb.
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