12th April 2021
The Charterhouse joined the nation in mourning the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 9th April and over the Easter weekend. The Duke of Edinburgh was one of our three Royal Governors, and, along with Her Majesty the Queen, was seen here in 2017 as the Charterhouse opened its doors formally to... continue
7th April 2021
Our Collections Volunteer Harriet Taylor takes a closer look at the two royal Elizabeths closely connected to the Charterhouse Elizabeth I (1533-1603) The Charterhouse has a longstanding history with the Monarchs, stemming as far back to Henry VIII. However, I thought I would shine light on the Elizabeths... continue
7th April 2021
The story of the Chapel bell at the Charterhouse by our Collection Volunteer Vivienne Joncourt. Across rural and urban areas, a significant proportion of the British population lives within hearing range of a church bell. The sound of bells tolling is an important part of our intangible cultural heritage,... continue
7th April 2021
I’m Jessie, a Collections Volunteer at the Charterhouse, and I’m going to take you on a walking tour as we step back in time to 1431, to visit the medieval Charterhouse. In 1431 the Charterhouse produced a map presenting the monastery’s water system, which survives today as part of the Charterhouse’s... continue
