Dan Cruickshank's Written in Stone

4 x '30 - BBC TWO NI (2013)

In this series expert Dan Cruickshank takes us on a personal journey to explore various aspects of Ulster’s architectural history.
The series will feature four themed episodes, Forts and Castles, Country Life, Sacred Spaces, and City of Industry. In each episode Dan will examine how a particular style and form of building evolved through the influence of invasion, wealth, religion, and industry.

Episode 1- Forts and CastlesIn the opening episode of a new series Dan Cruickshank examines how invasion and conflict shaped the landscape of Ulster up until the end of the 17th century. — **Episode 1- Forts and Castles**
In the opening episode of a new series Dan Cruickshank examines how invasion and conflict shaped the landscape of Ulster up until the end of the 17th century.

Episode 2 - Country HousesDan Cruickshank explores the rise of the country house in 18th century Ulster. — **Episode 2 - Country Houses**
Dan Cruickshank explores the rise of the country house in 18th century Ulster.

Episode 3 - Sacred SpacesDan Cruickshank explores how the history of Ulster has shaped our religious build. — **Episode 3 - Sacred Spaces**
Dan Cruickshank explores how the history of Ulster has shaped our religious build.

Episode 4 - City of IndustryDan Cruickshank examines how Belfast's development as an industrial city in the 19th century shaped its buildings. — **Episode 4 - City of Industry**
Dan Cruickshank examines how Belfast's development as an industrial city in the 19th century shaped its buildings.