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Building of Britain

Season 1 Episode 2: The Art of Castle Building

Fred Dibnah explores the impact of a trailblazing architect on the evolution of English castle design, tracing a series of castles along North Wales' coastline that demonstrate his groundbreaking style.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 The Art of Castle Building

2. The Art of Castle Building

Aired: Feb 18, 2002

Fred Dibnah explores the impact of a trailblazing architect on the evolution ...

Episode 3 The Age of the Carpenter

3. The Age of the Carpenter

Aired: Feb 25, 2002

Fred explores the remarkable engineering achievements of the Middle Ages by e...

Episode 4 Scottish Style

4. Scottish Style

Aired: Mar 4, 2002

Fred Dibnah explores the transformation of a humble sandstone tower house int...

Episode 5 Building the Canals

5. Building the Canals

Aired: Mar 11, 2002

Britain's vast network of canals is explored in the next episode, highlightin...

Episode 6 Victorian Splendour

6. Victorian Splendour

Aired: Mar 18, 2002

The next episode delves into the crucial role of steam power in 19th-century ...

Appearances

Info about Building of Britain

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary