milton, dorset

Who bought Milton Abbey and was concerned about the view being spoiled?

Joseph Damer.

What approach did Joseph Damer use to change Milton, Dorset?

He used the top down paver approach.

What were some reasons people resisted change in Milton, Dorset?

Wealth and influence.

How did Joseph Damer convince the community regarding the changes?

He convinced some to leave, and others were forced out due to lack of trade.

What exogenous factors helped shape Milton, Dorset?

Money, investment, and wealth.

Who was Lancelot Capability Brown?

An influential landscape artist who designed the new village of Milton Abbas.

What is the continuity in Milton, Dorset?

Joseph Damer's house and the general appearance of the village.

How is Milton perceived in relation to its past?

As a place influenced by the idea of a perfect village.

What does Milton represent as an example of societal influence?

A model village created by a wealthy man improving his view.

How successful was Joseph Damer in changing Milton, Dorset?

He faced resistance from residents, particularly William Harrison, who successfully sued him.

What endogenous factors shaped the original Milton?

Milton was originally Middleton, a market town with almshouses, a brewery, traders, and inns.

What modern example links to Milton, Dorset in terms of resistance to change?

North Korea, where change is also forced to stay the same.

Who described himself as a 'place-maker' and was a prominent landscape architect during the 18th century?

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

What was Lancelot Brown's style of landscape architecture?

Naturalistic style.

What traditional design style did Brown's use of open grassland break from?

Formal garden design like that seen at Versailles.

Why did Joseph Damer feel Milton 'spoilt the view'?

He was unconcerned with Milton's long history.

What was demolished to create the village of Milton Abbas?

The buildings of Milton.

What was the original name of Milton before it was changed?

Middleton.

What significant landmark indicates Milton's historical background?

A tenth-century church and monastery.

What legal action did William Harrison take against Joseph Damer?

He successfully sued to delay demolition until Harrison died.

What type of community features did Milton originally have?

Almshouses, a brewery, traders, and inns.

What was needed to relocate the grammar school to Blandford?

An act of Parliament.

In which decade did Lancelot Brown assist Joseph Damer with Milton?

The 1770s.

What forced some residents out of Milton?

Local road closures that made trading impossible.