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King Charles III built a town from scratch. It embodies his worldview.


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POUNDBURY, England — If you want to understand King Charles III, and his strong views on human desire and drain pipes, on social order and painted doors, this is the place.


The 74-year-old monarch, to be crowned on Saturday, built this town. From scratch. Dismissed by his critics as a feudal Disneyland for nostalgists. Celebrated by its residents as livable and lovely.


Officially, Poundbury is an “autonomous urban extension,” a community of about 4,600 residents, at the edge of Dorchester in south England, just a few miles from the sea.

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/02/poundbury-king-charles/

 

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There's also Nansledan in Cornwall, which is just outside Newquay. Similar concept. 

 

 

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As well as Trevethow Riel in Truro, which also includes the local Waitrose for selling Duchy products!

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Property isn't cheap mind, but both sites have affordable housing for locals. 

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