Buckingham Palace


Related people
John Nash (architect)
Edward Blore (architect)
Aston Webb (architect)
Thomas Cubitt (architect)
Date
1761 (aquired);19th century (enlarged);late 19th century early 20th century (last major structural additions made)
Location
Europe->United Kingdom->England->Greater London->London->City of Westminster->Buckingham Palace
Description
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence. Submitted by Aimee Moore for ARCH/LARCH 200.
Style/Period
18th Century (1700 - 1799 CE)
19th Century (1800 - 1899 CE)
Material
grasses
coniferous shrubs
perennials