Prince Charles on architecture

Title

Prince Charles on architecture

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

8 Sep 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:49

Description

Camilla Affleck reports on the publication of A Vision of Britain, by Prince Charles (Prince of Wales). The book attacks modern architects and architecture and calls for a return to traditional building styles which reflect Britain’s heritage. Architects have responded by saying he doesn’t understand the realities of city life. Includes excerpt from speech by Prince Charles outlining his vision; interviews with Maxwell Hutchinson, RIBA; William Rodgers, RIBA.

Contributors

William Rodgers; Prince Charles; Prince of Wales; Camilla Affleck; Maxwell Hutchinson

Keywords

Books; Architecture; UK; Great Britain; Architects; Royal family; Royalty; Cultural heritage; Prince Charles; Prince of Wales; A Vision of Britain; RIBA

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