Kensington Palace, London mb-height 2267 held at The Forum

held at The Forum

addressed to the natives of the Parish of St Giles without Cripplegate

View of the Custom House from the south west

St Philip's Church

Smithfield is a cattle market

Kensington Palace, London mb-height 2267 held at The ForumKensington 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