Floating high above the Cotswolds, Broadway Tower is the breathtaking embodiment of a new style of 18th Century architecture that revolutionised Western design: the Gothic. Inspired by the search for a more authentic English style, the Gothic is a homage to the bygone mythology of castles, battles and chivalry of medieval England. In this episode, Rory guides us through the tower’s many owners, from William Morris to the Ministry of Defence, celebrating Broadway as an unyielding bastion of patriotism, ideas and romance.
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Faringdon Tower
The final stop on Rory’s journey, Faringdon Tower introduces us to one of the 20th Century’s greatest eccentrics: Lord Berners. Although it was only built to save a small patch of woodland that Berners liked, Faringdon has become a much-cherished local landmark. In this episode, Rory dives into t...
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In Conversation with Rory Fraser & An...
Director and Producer of Follies, Andrew Spicer, and Writer and Presenter of Follies, Rory Fraser, answer all your questions about the series in a question and answer session, streaming exclusively on Shelter.
