
Gillian Darley
historian and author of Soane's biography.
3 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CulturePhilosophyFellows of the Royal SocietyAnglican saintsEnglish non-fiction writersKnights Bachelor19th-century British philanthropistsEnglish philanthropistsBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchFreemasons of the Premier Grand Lodge of England19th-century English architectsEnglish activistsEnglish women non-fiction writersEnglish women activistsBritish social reformers17th-century English architectsFellows of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Museum foundersWomen of the Victorian eraHistory
Sir John Soane
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the life and work of John Soane, architect of the old Bank of England and collector of the antiquities displayed in his home which became a museum.
06 February 2025
Also featuring: Frances Sands, Frank Salmon
Octavia Hill
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Victorian reformer Octavia Hill, pioneer of social housing and campaigner for public open spaces.
7 April 2011
Also featuring: Dinah Birch, Lawrence Goldman