Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in London, England on the south bank of River Thames.
Since the 13th century, the palace has served as the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Due to its close proximity to Westminster, the palace is an appropriate location to house someone with the political and religious influence.
Notable buildings that make up Lambeth Palace include Morton Tower, which serves as the palace entrance as well as the living quarters of the palace's guard; the Palace Library, which has been open to the public since 1610 and features records dating back to the tenth century; and the Archbishop's private chapel.
History
The first Archbishop to take up residency in Lambeth Palace was Stephen Langton, a key player in the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Up until the 19th century, the palace suffered numerous damage and distress over the course of wars England fought in, the most apparent was the English Civil War.[1]
The palace was eventually renovated by architect Edward Blore, who prior to the renovation, described it as "miserably deficient."[1]
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