Charlton House, Charlton SE7
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Charlton House, Charlton SE7
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 4 May 2014
Described as "the finest and best preserved Jacobean mansion in the London area", Charlton House is said to have been designed by John Thorpe (c1560-1620), one of the earliest known British architects. The House was built between 1607-12 for Sir Adam Newton, Dean of Durham, and tutor to Prince Henry, the son of James I, and older brother of the future King Charles I. In 1612 the Prince died, but Sir Adam continued in a series of royal appointments until he died in 1629. The main rooms are occasionally open to the public but it also serves as a venue for civil weddings.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.480467
Longitude
0.036736