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CHAPEL ROYAL

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The Chapel Royal forming part of St James's Palace is situated between Colour Court and Ambassadors' Court. It has a college chapel-like T plan and dates from the 1530s. It was largely redecorated circa 1836, however the panelled ceiling with painted Renaissance motifs dates to 1540.

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The Chapel Royal, situated between Colour Court and Ambassadors' Court, has a college chapel-like T plan and dates
from the 1530s. It was largely redecorated c. 1836, but the panelled ceiling with painted Renaissance motifs dates to 1540. (1)

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(1) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

City of Westminster 05-FEB-1970

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St James's Palace was constructed in 1531 by Henry VIII on the site of a former leper hospital. It originally stood alone within St James's park and h...

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