Queens House was built for Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I. Now it serves as a gallery packed with nautical artwork, from depictions of the Spanish Armada to World War 2 and beyond.
Despite all this my abiding memory will be learning that the palace has a “writing closet” that is bigger than any room in my flat.
A silk handkerchief from the 1820s, bedecked with various historical flags, highlights global changes and the rise of new nations post-Napoleonic Wars.
Late 18th-century British fashion featured military-inspired designs as women expressed patriotism through their dress and accessories, accented by satirical prints.
The Queen’s House set a precedent in British architecture with its symmetrical proportions and Italian Renaissance influence, shaping the design of numerous buildings locally and abroad.
