From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extract text : " BUCKINGHAM PALACE, the only Palace in London used as a residence by the Queen, is at the West end of St. James's Park. It was built by George the Fourth, on the site of Buckingham House, or Queen's Palace, but remained empty until it was chosen in as the town residence of Queen Victoria. Since then it has been greatly enlarged, and now forms a large quadrangle, the principal facade towards St. James's park measuring 360 ft. in length. The rooms occupied by Her Majesty are on the North side and overlook some fine g
From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extract text : " BUCKINGHAM PALACE, the only Palace in London used as a residence by the Queen, is at the West end of St. James's Park. It was built by George the Fourth, on the site of Buckingham House, or Queen's Palace, but remained empty until it was chosen in as the town residence of Queen Victoria. Since then it has been greatly enlarged, and now forms a large quadrangle, the principal facade towards St. James's park measuring 360 ft. in length. The rooms occupied by Her Majesty are on the North side and overlook some fine gardens. Besides the large State rooms there is a fine Picture Gallery containing a choice, though not large, collection of pictures. Orders to view are seldom given, and can only be obtained from the Lord Chamberlain during the Queen's absence from town. To view the Royal Stables an order must be obtained from the Master of the Horse. Old Buckingham House was purchased by the nation at the time Somerset House was rebuilt, and given in exchange for that. "
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