Jump to content

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


Recommended Posts

Posted

image.png.7ded2045cdff45ca74242e5bab30c069.png

 

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/

 

image.png.869ce3a31418d9d14d19f151750f9ac6.png

 

No Paywall Archive Link

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Posted

He seems to have done a very good job and tend to back up his words with deeds.

 

I doubt that many architects live in houses or villages that they designed themselves.

Posted

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

 

 

Screenshot_20230504-015608_Chrome.jpg.53c804d57b33b40e329cdac0ec95e1e7.jpg

 

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

Screenshot_20230504-021320_Chrome.jpg.4605ccc78cb777790379219ad1eaa076.jpg

 

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

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


  • Topics

  • Latest posts...

    1. 6

      Sending goods from Chiang Mai to the UK

    2. 12
    3. 0

      Highway Police Dismiss Allegations of “Gang Stickers” Clearing Routes

    4. 0

      Father and Son Narrowly Escape Fiery Death After Car Fire in Rayong

    5. 43

      Day-to-day life in Myanmar

    6. 64

      Driving round on my Harley shouting 'Slava Ukraini' to passers by..

    7. 190

      K bank E-mail with Tax Forms attached ?

  • Popular in The Pub


×
×
  • Create New...