London Historical Houses Information about the historical houses of London including Sutton House, Houses of Parliament, Carlyle's House,Chiswick House, Ham House, Eastbury Manor House, Fenton House, George Inn, Kenwood House, Somerset House and the former home of Ernö Goldfinger.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, close to the centre of London, lies one of England's finest Palladian villas. It was designed by the third Earl of Burlington, a great promoter of the Palladian style first pioneered in England by Inigo Jones. Lord Burlington sought to create the kind of house and garden found in ancient Rome, and employed William Kent to design sumptuous interiors to contrast with the pure exterior. Admire the Blue Velvet Room, with its fabulous gilding, and the octagonal domed Saloon lit from the drum by windows derived from the Roman baths of Diocletian. Enjoy the house's lavish interiors before stepping outside into the classical gardens - a perfect complement to the house itself.
The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are one of Britain's most famous and recognisable landmarks. The Palace of Westminster is a historic building with exquisite architecture that holds both the Houses of Commons and Lords. The Houses of Parliament are full of history and nostalgia and represent democracy in Great Britain. Statues and monuments stand to great people such as Winston Churchill who delivered many famous speeches here during the war.
