Plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall - stock illustration

A ground plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall beside the River Thames in London. The Palace was an enormous collection of buildings and courtyards which was the main home of British monarchs until 1698 when much of the Palace was destroyed by fire. This plan was drawn up in 1680, during the reign of King Charles II. From “Old & New London” by Walter Thornbury and Edward Walford, published in parts by Cassell & Co, London from 1873-1888. These illustrations are from parts 30-35 inclusive.