Lambeth Palace in the UK, London resort
Rating: 9,1/10 (1564 votes)  The south bank of the London River Thames is decorated with the residence of the head of the Anglican Church, the Archbishop of Canterbury - Lambeth Palace. The palace is located very close to Westminster Abbey in an area called Lambeth, from which it got its name. Although Lambeth is not a historical district of the city, the first buildings on the site of the future palace appeared already in the 11th century. A century later, Archbishop Baldwin of Canterbury became the owner of the estate. The residence itself appeared when the archbishop's successor began new construction on the site of the estate. The oldest surviving part of the palace is its underground premises - the crypt and the chapel. They were built by Archbishop Valterw in the 13th century. Another medieval building is the so-called entrance tower, or Morton's Tower, named after the archbishop during whose time it was built. The tower is a five-story building made of red brick. It dates back to the 15th century and is considered a fine example of early Tudor architecture. According to a number of sources, one of the rooms in the tower at the end of the 15th century was occupied by the famous writer Thomas More, who at that time served as a page for the archbishop. The Lollard Tower, also built in the 15th century from the western sides of the chapel. The tower was named so due to the fact that it contained prisoners, followers of John Wycliffe, who were considered heretics. The Great Hall of Lambeth Palace is also considered ancient, but it was expanded and rebuilt many times. looks at the moment, became the reign of Archbishop Jackson in the middle of the 17th century. The Archbishop wanted to see the Great Hall luxurious and antique decorated. But when the hall became such, they stopped visiting it and converted it into a library. In the 19th century, an architect named Edouard Blore arrived at the residence, who discovered that many of the palace's buildings had been affected by time. Then he developed and carried out an extensive reconstruction program. As a result of the restructuring, the wing, where the archbishop himself lived, was significantly modified. The innovations that appeared were made in the neo-Gothic style, which allowed them to quite harmoniously fit into the overall architectural ensemble. By the way, the next reconstruction of the residence was carried out already in the 20th century, after the palace was damaged during the bombing of World War II. Lambeth Palace still serves as the office of the archbishop. Also here are the private chambers of the family of the head of the Anglican Church. Therefore, the entrance to the residence is possible only as part of a group excursion on allocated days. The excursion includes an inspection of the underground premises, the chapel, the State Chambers and the Great Hall of the palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half.     Also here are the private chambers of the family of the head of the Anglican Church. Therefore, the entrance to the residence is possible only as part of a group excursion on allocated days. The excursion includes an inspection of the underground premises, the chapel, the State Chambers and the Great Hall of the palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half. Also here are the private chambers of the family of the head of the Anglican Church. Therefore, the entrance to the residence is possible only as part of a group excursion on allocated days. The excursion includes inspection of the underground premises, the chapel, the State Chambers and the Great Hall of the palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half. Therefore, the entrance to the residence is possible only as part of a group excursion on allocated days. The excursion includes inspection of the underground premises, the chapel, the State Chambers and the Great Hall of the palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half. Therefore, the entrance to the residence is possible only as part of a group excursion on allocated days. The excursion includes an inspection of the underground premises, the chapel, the State Chambers and the Great Hall of the palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half. chapels, Chambers of State and the Great Hall of the Palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half. chapels, Chambers of State and the Great Hall of the Palace. During it, tourists will be able to see canvases by van Dyck, Holbein, Reynolds, Hogarth, as well as a magnificent library of 40 thousand volumes. The palace tour will take about an hour and a half.We also recommend reading Spencer House in the UK, London Resort Topic: Lambeth Palace in the UK, London resort. |
