Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Knappett, Gill |
| Publisher: | Pitkin |
| Date: | 3/15/2022 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Joinus on a behind-the-scenes tour of the filming locations for the award-winningNetflix series The Crown.
Theseries re-creates the romance and intrigue at the heart of Britain’s royal family, and within thesepages we seek out the settings so integral to the story, linking each fictionalsite to its real-life counterpart.
Coveringthe first four seasons, starting with Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to PrincePhilip in 1947 and concluding in 1990—with attention to the relationship ofPrince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer following their 1981 wedding—this isthe perfect opportunity for every fan of The Crown to follow in thefootsteps of royalty.
StunningEly Cathedral provides the backdrop to the iconic Westminster Abbey wherePrincess Elizabeth’s wedding took place, while Belvoir Castle, Hatfield House,and Burghley House are just three of the fine locations that double asWindsor Castle. Historic Winchester Cathedral transforms into St. Paul’sCathedral in the run-up to the wedding of Charles and Diana, its versatilityalso seeing it representing both Romsey Abbey and Westminster Abbey.
Sweepingacross Britain from London and the home counties to the Welsh treasure thatis Caernarfon Castle, heading north to Manchester and Liverpool and onward tothe majestic Scottish Highlands, this book takes you on a royal tour ofBritain and the venues that were an inspiration for this special drama.
Manyof the featured sites are open to the public, so in addition to learningabout how these places played their part, you can visit and enjoy the realspectacle in person.
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