The Untold Story of the House That Became Charles III’s Secret Project
Автор: Walls of Heritage
Загружено: 2025-12-28
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Hidden deep in the Scottish countryside lies Dumfries House, a Palladian masterpiece frozen in time. For over 250 years, it preserved not only its original architecture, but also an extraordinary collection of 18th-century Chippendale furniture—an intact interior ensemble nearly unmatched in all of Britain. And yet, in 2007, this house came within hours of being dismantled, its priceless contents scattered to the wind in a high-profile auction.
This documentary reveals the untold story of how one last-minute intervention by Prince Charles (now King Charles III) changed everything. From silent corridors packed for removal, to a £45 million rescue deal that stunned historians, this is not just a story about a house—it’s about what we choose to preserve when the past seems inconvenient.
Discover how Dumfries House was reimagined not as a museum, but as a living project—a place of education, regeneration, and community revival. See how history, when treated as a tool rather than a trophy, can change lives far beyond the walls of an estate.
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