Kensington Palace, London mb-height 2267 St Philip's Church

St Philip's Church

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Smithfield is a cattle market

Elevation of the side and entrance of Woolwich Chapel

View of the Custom House from the south west

Kensington Palace, London mb-height 2267 St Philip's ChurchKensington Palace, London, 1730. Originally built in the 17th century as the residence of the Earl of Nottingham, Kensington Palace was acquired by King William III in 1689. The King desired a residence close to London but away from its smoky air which aggravated his asthma. At the time Kensington was a village outside the capital and fitted the bill perfectly. The palace was improved and extended by Sir Christopher Wren and a carriage road was built