To learn more or change your settings, please see our A revolutionary building. Today the facade is a monochrome greyish-white, as it was partially refaced with Portland stone in 1774, and then entirely, in a large-scale restoration by John Soane, starting in 1829. Photo by Fellows ©2014 Image courtesy of Epsom and Ewell Local and Family History Centre.
He called it Whitehall, and it became the principal setting for the passions, intrigues and ceremonies of the Tudor, and afterwards, the Stuart monarchies. In fact, the Banqueting House is opposite Horse Guards Parade. As well as distributing cash, food and clothing, the monarch was also expected to wash the feet of the paupers who approached them. JOHN CANNON "Banqueting House Within the “Cite this article” tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Known previously as York Place, the mansion that stood on the site was seized from Cardinal Wolsey by Henry VIII. Designed by the architect Inigo Jones and decorated with paintings by the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, this building symbolized the newly vibrant, lavish, and European-influenced court culture that the two monarchs fostered.James VI of Scotland assumed the English throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, becoming James I and ushering in what is known as the Jacobean era. Banqueting House is a magnificent survivor of the lost royal Palace of Whitehall.The great Palace of Whitehall began as the medieval London home of the Archbishops of York, and was known as York Place. The Banqueting House we see today had two predecessors. The Banqueting House. As a result of the Coronavirus global pandemic, we have taken the difficult decision to close Banqueting House until March 2021. However, to this day, the Lord High Almoner still traditionally carries a towel over his right shoulder during the Maundy service today.Image: The Distribution of Royal Maundy in the Chapel Royal, Whitehall.Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Her Majesty The Queen still hosts dinners.Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)Brilliantly British our luxury Union Jack collection features patriotic stationary, union jack homewares and luxury leather goods.In our home section you will find stylish lifestyle home accessories and furnishings, including cushions, tapestries, ornaments and much more which will add those finishing touches to make your room complete.Exclusive English fine bone chine tea sets inspired by our historic royal palaces. The Banqueting House was built for King James I.It is said that when the work of the said building was completed, it left everyone amazed at such a magnificent structure was never seen or heard of by anyone. Collect our traditional Palace china afternoon tea sets, with designs including elements from all our royal palaces.Copyright © Historic Royal Palaces 2020Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity. Jones's work was considered to be his masterpiece.