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Georgian grand houses: the forgotten women who built them

Dec 13, 2023
Guest
Amy Boyington
Amy Boyington, author of Hidden Patrons: Women and Architectural Patronage in Georgian Britain, reveals the forgotten roles of women in Georgian architecture. She discusses their contributions as patrons, liaisons, and even designers of grand houses. Topics include the autonomy and influence of women, their involvement in landscape architecture and charitable school construction, as well as their impact on interior decoration.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Women in Georgian Architecture
03:14 • 4min
3
Autonomy and Influence of Women in Georgian Grand House Building
06:45 • 3min
4
Women in Georgian Architecture
09:44 • 10min
5
Women in Georgian Grand Houses: Charitable Builds and Architectural Patronage
19:47 • 7min
6
The Ingenious Women Behind Grand Houses and Interior Design
26:47 • 2min