The Royal Palaces of London

by David Souden, Lucy Worsley, Brett Dolman

From Eltham and Greenwich to the east of the capital and the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Westminster in the centre to Hampton Court and Kew to the west, London’s magnificent royal palaces, past and present, have always been places of beauty and power. Some remain working institutions and living homes; others have acquired new functions as show houses of history and art; all have remarkable tales to tell. Sumptuously illustrated throughout, The Royal Palaces of London is the first major survey to bring together the stories of these buildings and the characters, events and art that have filled their grand spaces and intimate corners from the Norman Conquest to modern times. The book features over 300 illustrations, bringing vividly to life the palaces and their colourful occupants. A unique and comprehensive record that will appeal to anyone interested in these great buildings and their fascinating stories. "

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Royalty

223 pages, Hardcover

First published May 14, 2008

Reviews

[Helene Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review - I really enjoyed this book. The history of the palaces comes from their inception, some as far back as the Norman conquest, to the present day. I did feel, however, that some things were missing, like Windsor Castle. Windsor is technically a royal palace, and still a functioning royal residence. Yes, it's not technically in London, but neither is Richmond or Hampton Court. It is really interesting and discusses how different monarchs have made changes, and even how the palaces fared during the republic in the 17th century.

General Subject/s? - Places / Travel / London / Architecture / History

Recommend? – Yes

Rating - 18/20

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photography in this book is staggering.
History is always amazing and how these palaces have survived and housed numerous royals, is just as amazing.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this! Excellent brief histories of each palace, with short anecdotes about various royal residences. If you are looking for an overview of London's palaces, this is certainly worth the read.