The Charterhouse Of London: Monastery, Palace, And Thomas Sutton's Foundation (1912) - Hardcover

""The Charterhouse of London: Monastery, Palace, and Thomas Sutton's Foundation"" is a historical book written by William Frederick Taylor in 1912. The book delves into the history of the Charterhouse, a complex of buildings in London that has served as a monastery, palace, and charitable institution over the centuries. The author traces the origins of the Charterhouse back to the 14th century, when it was founded as a Carthusian monastery. He describes the daily life of the monks, their religious practices, and the architecture of the monastery. The book also explores the Charterhouse's transformation into a royal residence during the Tudor era, when it was used by monarchs such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The author provides details about the palace's design, furnishings, and inhabitants. Finally, the book focuses on the Charterhouse's most recent incarnation as a charitable foundation established by Thomas Sutton in the 17th century. The author describes Sutton's life and philanthropic work, as well as the foundation's mission and impact on the community. Overall, ""The Charterhouse of London"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the history of one of London's most fascinating and multi-faceted institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.