Take a tour of the 'perfect' English town built by King Charles
Famous for his love of classical architecture, King Charles lll is busy creating a model town on his own Duchy of Cornwall land on the fringes of Dorchester, Dorset. He's called it Poundbury. A combination of Georgian houses, Dorset cottages and even a mini Buckingham Palace, it is intended to be a place of beauty, reflecting local character. Private and social housing stand side-by-side, and people can walk to the shops, school and places of work with ease.
Click or scroll through and let's see how the King's town is coming along...
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