02 – Strawberry Hill – Horace Walpole's Gothic Fantasies
About Buildings + Cities
00:00
Exploring the downfall of a powerful figure and the surreal decor of an empty house
Exploring the decline of a prominent figure akin to Tony Blair and delving into a folk song about Corobbin's demise by birds, alongside sentiments regarding a once cluttered house now emptied but to be filled for an exhibition. Detailed descriptions of the ostentatious decor with loud patterns and purple cushions evoke a dreamlike setting.
Play episode from 01:06:30
Transcript
