19th March 2026
When Thomas Sutton bequeathed his vast fortune to establish the Charterhouse charity in 1611, his sudden death that year...
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When Thomas Sutton bequeathed his vast fortune to establish the Charterhouse charity in 1611, his sudden death that year sparked intense legal and political battles. Discover how early Governors navigated...
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How the evolution of the Charterhouse architecture reveals the changing relationship between monks, the local community, and women. When discussing the London Charterhouse, we often focus on when it reached...
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More than just a decorative backdrop, the Great Chamber reveals a fascinating story of political allegiances. The Great Chamber at the Charterhouse was created as the building’s principal ceremonial...
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The Charterhouse Water Maps are four illustrated manuscripts that depict the water system that was built c.1450 to provide the London Charterhouse with fresh running water. They are also technical drawings...
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Is there anything that says ‘summer’ quite like the sight and smell of a lavender bed in full sunshine, buzzing with bees? It’s one of the season’s true pleasures and surely a contributing...
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The Charterhouse, behind high walls on the edge of the City of London, has seen centuries of history and feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Today the Charterhouse is the site...
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“My aim is to bring new voices into the narrative” As I outlined in my previous blog, I am undertaking a DPhil, another name for a PhD, and in my case it is a Collaborative Doctoral Award (CDA), sometimes...
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This first report from the summer internships in partnership with the Oxford University Careers Service Micro-internship programme and the Crankstart Scholarship programme, addresses questions about Roger...
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The gardens at the Charterhouse have long been a quiet refuge for both people and pollinators. From the English lavender to the summer flowering herbs, these green spaces support a wide variety of wildlife....
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A perfect summer recipe and a real treat when our Kitchen team make it for our residents, this is another dish through which we can trace interesting histories. The dish’s name references its French...
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Stepping onto the grounds of the Charterhouse, it quickly becomes evident that women have been present on the site throughout its history. A portrait of Queen Elizabeth I hangs proudly in The Great Chamber,...
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Although we know that Eccles cakes are traditionally made in Lancashire, our Head Chef Mauricio makes a strong contender here in London. In fact, they are so popular at the Charterhouse that they were...
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