An old engraving of old Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, east London, England, UK It is from a Victorian history book of The building was also known as the Palace of Placentia, and was an English royal residence, built by prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443. The Tudor-style palace was designed for pleasure, entertainment and an escape from the city. It was located on the south bank of the River Thames. During the early 1600s the palace was rebuilt in the classical style by Inigo Jones.
An old engraving of old Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, east London, England, UK It is from a Victorian history book of The building was also known as the Palace of Placentia, and was an English royal residence that was initially built by prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443. Over the centuries it took several different forms, until turned into a hospital in the 1690s. The Tudor-style palace was designed for pleasure, entertainment and an escape from the city. It was located on the south bank of the River Thames, downstream from London. During the early 1600s the palace was rebuilt. The only surviving building of the 17th century additions is the Queen's House. This building, designed by architect Inigo Jones, is of architectural and historical significance as it is often credited as being the first classical building in England.
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Location: Greenwich, E London, England, UK
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