The King's ideal town of the future
Famous for his love of classical architecture, King Charles lll is creating a model town on his own Duchy of Cornwall land on the fringes of Dorchester, Dorset. He's named it Poundbury. A medley of Georgian houses, Dorset cottages and even a miniature replica of Buckingham Palace, it is intended to be a place of beauty, reflecting local character. Private and social housing will stand side-by-side, and people can walk to the shops, school and places of work with ease. Let's see how the King's town is coming along...
Susan Springate
27 June 2023
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