Elizabeth I, at Richmond Palace.

Old Richmond Palace

When staying at Richmond Palace Queen Elizabeth I, according to one of her earliest biographers, Edmund Bohan, was always the consummate professional and would start her mornings working on official business. This was usually followed by a walk around the palace’s grounds. Sometimes around the enclosed galleries that looked down across the gardens and tennis […]

Onslow House – 8-9 The Green

8-9 Richmond Green - Onslow House

Built as a town house for the first Earl of Onslow. George Onslow in the beginning of 18th centuary. A peer and politician taking several ancient positions in the Royal Household George was known as ‘Black George’ because of his scheming ways. Walpole describes Onslow as ‘a noisy, indiscreet man’   Married to Henrietta Shelley. They […]