20th October 2026
The Charterhouse archive is stored and made accessible to the public at The London Archives in Islington. It covers an impressive...
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The Charterhouse archive is stored and made accessible to the public at The London Archives in Islington. It covers an impressive 123 metres of shelf space and contains the charity’s records from 1611...
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An exploration of archives of The Times and The Illustrated London News reveals how the Charterhouse was represented in the press in the latter half of the 20th century. When carrying out research, our...
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Are you interest in medieval history? Then let me tell you about my trip to the IMC as a second-year DPhil student researching the Charterhouse! The International Medieval Congress (IMC) is an annual week-long...
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The Charterhouse is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Jennifer Midgley-Adam as our new Preacher. Emerging from an exceptionally strong field of candidates, Jennifer officially joins the...
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We are delighted to share the exciting news that the Charterhouse has been shortlisted among the finalists at this year’s London Venue & Catering Awards in two categories: Best Historic Venue –...
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In 1885, the Governors of the Charterhouse applied to parliament for the right to sell – for probable demolition – the grounds of the Charterhouse. They clarified that they did not intend to...
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There are many medieval charterhouses that still exist today beyond the UK in varying tangible forms, and around twenty of these can be found in Germany. This May, I was invited to visit two of these wonderful...
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While beer has been a staple at the Charterhouse since the middle ages, we think our Kitchen Team has found its finest use yet – in a decadent chocolate cake! This wonderful Guinness and Chocolate...
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Delve into research highlighting how the historic land endowments of Thomas Sutton’s charity quietly shaped the urban evolution of its neighbourhood over 400 years. In 1611, the last year of his...
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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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