Kensington Palace: The Official Illustrated History - Softcover

Issa, Rose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1858945933 ISBN 13: 9781858945934

Publisher: Merrell Publishers, 2013

Synopsis

Reopened to the public in spring 2012 after major renovation, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence for more than three centuries. Formerly a private house enlarged by Christopher Wren to suit the needs of William and Mary, this nonetheless unpretentious property was the favoured home of five sovereigns until the mid-eighteenth century, and during this period was restyled and decorated by some of England’s greatest architects, artists and designers. It was the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, and towards the end of her reign she approved a pioneering restoration of the State Apartments. More recently, Kensington was the home of Diana, Princess of Wales, during the last years of her life. This revised illustrated history, published to mark the palace’s latest transformation, tells the fascinating story of the site, recounting not only the architectural development of the building and the creation of its magnificent gardens, but also the dramas and intrigues of court life.

About this title

About the Author:

EDWARD IMPEY, formerly Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, is a Director of English Heritage. He has written widely on architectural and historical subjects, and has been involved in the history of Kensington Palace, and its presentation to the public, since 1995.

Review:

Ground-breaking and elegant new study - MAJESTY MAGAZINE Edward Impey used to be curator of Historic Royal Palaces and so knows Kensington Palace well, as can be seen by this admirable book which packs a thorough social and architectural history into the economical framework of an extended guidebook - COUNTRY LIFE

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrell Publishers
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1858945933
• ISBN 13: 9781858945934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128