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historic buildings of wash-house court at the Charterhouse including early Tudor redbrick monastic building
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Saving the Charterhouse: How 19th-Century Newspapers Fought to Save an Ancient Landmark

In 1885, the Governors of the Charterhouse applied to parliament for the right to sell – for probable demolition –...

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View towards the doorway in a historic room with a white and gold moulded ceilng, green silk walls and seventeenth century portraits hung on the walls
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21st January 2026

The Heraldry and Symbolism of the Great Chamber

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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Viewof the remains of a medival monk's cell in the remains of a closter wall incorporated into an arched brick Tudor garden gallery
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15th October 2025

Medieval Charterhouses in England

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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