Overview
BEFORE
- Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today’s palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
- 3 additional wings were constructed in the 19th century by architect John Nash.
- Buckingham Palace became the London residence for the British Monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.
- The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th century which included the east front, which contains the famous balcony where the Royal Family greet crowds.
- The palace has 775 rooms in total, these include 19 state rooms, 52 royal bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
- The palace has largest private garden in London.
AFTER
J E Putney & Sons were awarded the contract to carry out the internal lime plastering repairs to the ‘Footman’s Floor’ located within the palace. Extensive repairs were required on both masonry and lathed substrates throughout both on walls and ceilings. Chestnut Riven laths and non-hydraulic lime plaster were used.