Luxury London

Lincoln’s Inn, in which the High Court of Chancery was located, is one of London’s four Inns of Court, which have existed since at least 1344. From 1737 until the opening of the Royal Courts of Justice in the 1870s, the court operated out of the Old Hall within Lincoln’s Inn (Barton and others). Today, Lincoln’s Inn Hall is used for holding exams, lectures, and social functions, but evaluating its history regarding the High Court of Chancery is particularly vital to the theme of upper-class London (“Honorable Society”).

The High Court of Chancery was a court established in 1450…

Regent’s Park is one of the Royal Parks of London, landscaped and redeveloped by the architect John Nash in the mid-19th century to be an area of leisure for the Royal Family and other aristocrats. Historically, the park’s 487 acres of land were known as Marylebone Park and belonged to the Crown Estate. The new Regent’s Park, first conceptualized in 1813, would be part of an ambitious urban development plan focused on “open space, free air, and the scenery of Nature'' in order to attract London’s wealthiest and serve as a green space to break up the increasing urbanization of London (…

Belgrave Square is a 5 acre garden square in London, located less than a mile away from Buckingham Palace. It is the centerpiece of Belgravia,  home to some of the richest and most famous people in England including historians, poets, princes, inventors, politicians, painters, and more (Manton). Some of the most well known residents include former Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Neville Chamberlain. There are additionally several world renown actors and creators that call Belgravia home, including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and School of…

Admiralty Arch stands between two landmarks in London, The Mall and Trafalgar Square. The Mall is a road that runs between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. The Arch not only stands beautifully in one of London's most famous areas, but it also welcomes you by opening up to the home of the English Monarch. Traffic does not pass through the arch and is only opened for state purposes. The Arch is used for ceremonial purposes such as royal weddings, funerals, and coronations (Britain). Some of these events include Queen Elizabeth's Funeral, the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremonies, and the…

Buckingham Palace is an expansive structure set in both the London borough of Westminster and the center of the public eye. This property has been in royal possession since 1761 (Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace). After being converted into a palace in 1826, it has become a cultural landmark for people across the United Kingdom. Despite the significant amount of attention from the general population, very few are allowed through these exclusive doors, which makes Buckingham Palace an apt end to this literary tour of high-class London (Oram).

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