London Charterhouse is a complex of buildings in Smithfield, London dating back to the 14th century. It began as a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 and dissolved in 1537. In 1545, the entire site was bought by Sir Edward (later Lord) North, who transformed the complex into a luxurious mansion house. In 1558, Queen Elizabeth I used the house during the preparations for her property was purchased by Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk.
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, within the London Borough of Islington dating back to the 14th century. The Charterhouse began as a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 and dissolved in 1537. In 1545, the entire site was bought by Sir Edward (later Lord) North, who transformed the complex into a luxurious mansion house. In 1558, during North's occupancy, Queen Elizabeth I used the house during the preparations for her coronation. Following North's death, the property was purchased by Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, who renamed it Howard House. In 1570, following his imprisonment in the Tower of London for scheming to marry Mary, Queen of Scots, Norfolk was placed under house arrest at the Charterhouse. In 1571, Norfolk's involvement in the Ridolfi plot was exposed after a ciphered letter from Mary, Queen of Scots was discovered under a doormat in the house leading to his execution the following year.
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