October 24, 2009 1:00 PM - 33 attended

Banqueting House

Westminster Tube Station (map)

Selected By: Robert

Come along on Saturday 24th October at 1pm to the magnificent 17th century Banqueting House in Wesminster!

Banqueting House is the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall and was built in 1622 by architect Inigo Jones. Built mainly to provide entertainment for the then king Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution.
Part of the palace was used as a chapel after a fire in 1698 that destroyed the rest of Whitehall Palace, the chapel was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. During the 19th century an extensive restoration programme took place of the building overseen by architect Sir John Soane.

One of the highlights of the house is the only surviving painted ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens, which has been in situ since 1636.

I have managed to get a private guided tour round the palace for the group, entry including the guided tour is £9 each.

We will be meeting up at Westminster Tube Station, inside the station, near the ticket barriers. If you can't see us, give me a call.

Afterwards we will be heading to the pub: The Clarence (53 Whitehall) for a chat over a drink.

Hope to see you there!

Regards

Robert
07905 901 834

  • A former member

    Would love to have come - best freind now in Canada is a master gilder and has worked on many a hall and frame:) Saturdays till 2pmish are a busy one. Keep me in the loop. THANX OXO

    Posted October 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM
  • A former member

    Hiya meant to have put no - apologies - not around on Saturday morns until 2pm - ENJOY OXO

    Posted October 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM
  • A former member

    I am having IT training then. Sorry can't come.Hope it's interesting for everyone.

    Posted October 23, 2009 at 2:57 PM
  • steph
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    sorry if you receive anything - I have repotred this

    cheers steph

    Posted November 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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33 attended
4.00 4.009 (9 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Robert
    Organizer
    The Rubens painted ceiling was amazing!
  • Eleanor McClory
    Meetups attended - 2
    A very knowledgable guide brought it to life for me.
  • anita
    Meetups attended - 14
    Expensive to basically look at one room and listen to a talk..albeit interesting talk
  • Ruth
    Full Member 2011
    interesting in the context of history 1600-1800
  • nahid
    Full Member 2012
    It was great to see this grand house and to learn about its history and events. The place was not crowded and noisy so one could clearly hear all about it which is quite interesting. I enjoyed learning about all those historical events in such short time. well organized. thank you meet up group.
  • Alan
    Meetups attended - 17
    Very informative talk about the Banqueting House.
  • Carlos
    Meetups attended - 12
  • Maja Langford
    Meetups attended - 7
  • John
    Full Member 2012
    +1 guest
  • Elisabetta
    Meetups attended - 5
  • Shamik
    Meetups attended - 23
  • Sep
    Meetups attended - 5
  • Sara
    Meetups attended - 14
  • Erin
    Meetups attended - 7
  • Olivier
    Meetups attended - 1
  • John
    Full Member 2011
  • Dee Ann
    Meetups attended - 6
  • Mariam
    Meetups attended - 1
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    Meetups attended - 1
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  • ana
    Full Member 2011
    +1 guest
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