Mrs. Dalloway in London

The Elizabeth tower, commonly known as Big Ben is perhaps the most recognizable of London’s numerous historic landmarks. Standing at 315 feet tall, the clock tower looms large over the Palace of Westminster and the River Thames, two locations that are central to political and economic makeup of life in London. While one might not realize it today, the clock tower was incredibly innovative for its time. When it was constructed in 1859, “the clock at Elizabeth Tower, which is located at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, represented a fundamental breakthrough in clock design. (Excell…

Westminster is particularly known for its status as a political hub in London; it is home both to Buckingham palace and the Houses of Parliament. Historically and presently, it has been a major tourist attraction and symbol of English nationalism. Buckingham Palace is, famously, the residence of English royalty and is one of Westminster’s most popular cultural landmarks (“Buckingham Palace”). The Houses of Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which are the supreme legislative bodies in the United Kingdom (“Houses of Parliament”). As such, the political beliefs of Mrs…

Historic England's "Kensington Gardens" entry lists that Hyde Park was opened in the 16th century and served as a private hunting park for Henry VII. When Kensington Palace was built in the 18th century, the western part of Hyde Park was sectioned off to create private gardens for the palace, and Kensington Gardens were created ("Kensington Gardens"). The gardens became public in the 19th century("Kensington Gardens"). According to Historic Royal Palaces' article "The Story of Kensington Palace," Queen Victoria spent her childhood in Kensington Palace and…

          St. James Palace is a royal palace located in London, England. It was initially a hospital run by the Augustinian order of monks and later transformed into a leper hospital for women. It was built by Henry VIII between 1531 and 1536 and became home to many members of the Royal family. Elizabeth I was a resident at St. James Palace during the threat presented by the Spanish Armada and set out from St. James to address her troops located at Tilbury. Charles II, James II, Mary of York, Anne of York, and James Francis Edward Stuart were all born and baptized…

Bond Street was created in the 1720's, and its reputation was that of a socializing and place of leisure for the upper- class residents of Mayfair. It was known for its celebrated residents and wealth of antiques, fine jewels, expensive stores, and latest fashion trends ("Bond Street, Mayfair"). That was its reputation in the 1700's, and it remains so today as the street is filled with luxury retailers such as Chanel, Cartier, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Going back to its earliest days, Bond Street was born after the construction of an enormous mansion for…