2006-09-16 23:19:33 · 11 answers · asked by rob b 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Buckingham House was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. George III purchased the house in 1762 and used it as one of the royal family's London homes. George IV employed John Nash to build a new palace round the old house. Nash designed the building with Marble Arch as the main entrance. Marble Arch was later moved to Hyde Park. It was not until 1837 that Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace the royal family's principal London residence.
2006-09-16 23:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St James's Palace, where many court functions were held. Buckingham House became known as the Queen's House, and 14 of George III's 15 children were born there.
In 1762 work began on remodelling the house to the King's requirements, to designs by Sir William Chambers, at a cost of £73,000.
As to who the original designer was........
The façade of this internationally known palace has not always presented the appearance it does today. It was originally a townhouse built by John Sheffield, the Duke of Buckingham, and a friend of Queen Anne. In 1703 she granted him the land-at the corner of St James's Park and Green Park-on which the Palace now stands. It was first known as Buckingham House.
2006-09-16 23:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by stevoledevo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buckingham Palace was originally Buckingham House, home to the Duke of Buckingham. The Kings of England had St James Palace and the nTower of London in central London with Greenwich, Hampton Court and Windsor close by. The Prince Regent, who became George IV loved building and built himself a great house at Carlton Terrace, then pulled it down again and bought Buckingham House.
The front you see today was added in Edwardian times, about 1900. The Prince also developed Regents Park and Regents Street as part of his plan to transform London. He is best known though for his seaside folly at Brighton, the Royal Pavillion, done in the Indian and Chinese Style. Buckingham Palace is the first really modern palace in central London. Kings were a bit worried about being too close to the people and after Charles I had his head cut off at the Palace of Whitehall who can blame them?
2006-09-16 23:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Beebee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building forming the core of today's palace was formerly a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 and acquired by King George III in 1762 as a private residence. It was enlarged over the next 75 years, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, forming three wings around a central courtyard.
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Buckingham House was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. George III purchased the house in 1762 and used it as one of the royal family's London homes. George IV employed John Nash to build a new palace round the old house. Nash designed the building with Marble Arch as the main entrance. Marble Arch was later moved to Hyde Park. It was not until 1837 that Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace the royal family's principal London residence.
Hope that helps.
2006-09-16 23:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by mancunian_nick 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lord Buckingham. When the royals took over, it then became a palace
2006-09-16 23:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by tildypops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac lol
2006-09-16 23:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by SHIH TZU SAYS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nash
2006-09-17 02:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did.. in a former life
2006-09-16 23:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by miss_ruby_topaz 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I haven't a clue
2006-09-16 23:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I didn't read it, but this might help
2006-09-16 23:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by GayAtheist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋