One of the iconic focal points of the United Kingdom, Buckingham
Palace is the principal official residence of the British monarch.
The original building on the site was constructed in 1705, and was
named Buckingham House, before being bought by George III as a
private residence for his queen. Redeveloped extensively in the
19th century, it became the official residence of the British
monarch at the accession of Queen Victoria. Buckingham Palace is
used to host foreign dignitaries and lavish state banquets in the
state rooms, and these open annually for the public to visit during
August and September.
In Sherlock, the interiors of Buckingham Palace were actually
shot in the Drawing Room of Goldsmiths' Hall, home of The
Goldsmiths Company - the royally chartered craftsmen responsible
for testing the quality of gold, silver and platinum. Opened in
1835, the current Goldsmiths' Hall is the third building the
organisation has called home.
For Buckingham Palace: The nearest tube is St James' Park
[Circle, District]. On the roundabout, walk north up Queen Anne's
Gate until you emerge on Birdcage Walk. Turn left and proceed up
the road until you see Buckingham Palace on your right.
For Goldsmiths' Hall: The nearest tube is St Pauls' [Central].
Walk east down Cheapside, crossing over the intersection of New
Change. Turn into the first left onto Foster Lane, and Goldsmiths'
Hall will be visible on your right, on the junction of Foster Lane
and Carey Lane.
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