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Discover the mission of Historic Royal Palaces, where we invite everyone to delve into how monarchs and society have influenced our history through magnificent palaces. Our strategic aims center on building a unified organization to foster our cause, generating necessary funds, expanding our global impact, enhancing visitor experiences, and ensuring our palaces receive the dedicated care they merit. Join us on this journey to explore and celebrate our rich heritage, featuring Kew Palace and its historical significance.
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Setting the bar …or just getting to the bar? Jo Thwaites Project Sponsor, Historic Royal Palaces, UK 30th May, 2012
What is Historic Royal Palaces?We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built Five major strategic aims providing future direction: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Build one organisation united behind our cause Generate the money to make it all possible Have wider impact in the world Transform the way visitors explore their story Give the palaces the care they deserve
Jonathon Foyle’s drawing showing the relative positions of Kew Palace, the White House (demolished 1801, also called Kew Palace) and George III’s subsequent, but never –finished, Castellated Gothic Palace.
Kew Palace 1881 survey looking north, taken prior to the demolition of the west wing showing the water closet shaft on the west flank of the 1631 building
Detail of watercolour of the south elevation showing the water closet shaft to the west wall