Stukeley, William, 1687-1765 (antiquary and natural philosopher)
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Dates
- Existence: 1687 - 1765
Biography
Stukeley, William (1687-1765) antiquary and natural philosopher
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Scheme for a royal palace
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9432
Scope and Contents
William Stukeley (1687-1765), antiquary and natural philosopher, proposed a new palace for George III, when after his marriage to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1761) St. James's Palace was thought not large or magnificent enough. Several schemes for a new Palace were proposed. Stukeley proposed a site behind Buckingham House. King George however rejected all schemes, bought Buckingham House and enlarged it. MS, unbound, 5 fos., 1761, 'To the King', Stukeley's plan, conceived in 1749,...
Dates:
1761
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