The Master's Reception - Lambeth Palace

Mediaeval vaulting in the crypt of the chapel

The WCCA webmaster (and amateur snapper) was formally allowed to take a few discrete pictures of the Master's Reception held at Lambeth Palace in early afternoon of 27 November - Thanksgiving Day for our ancient colonists of the New World.  A large group of architects and chums were shown around in parties of 25 by three of the Palace's guides. The tour was prefaced by a light luncheon in the Guard's Room, the main entertaining hall today.  It is unusual for the palace to host such a visit, although the buildings may otherwise be visited on summer Thursdays and Fridays.

We would recommend a visit to the annual garden Fête held in midsummer.  

The palace's garden is the second largest in central London after that of Buckingham Palace itself.

Many thanks to the Master, Geoffrey Purves, for arranging a memorable event.

The entry gate tower

The Guards Room's 14th century roof

A light lunch is followed by Master Purves' introduction

A portrait gallery of Archbishops of Canterbury

The great hall under repair

A 1950s floor is being replaced 

Drawings of the works….

The Bath stone facade of the 1830s range

The oldest part of Lambeth Palace - the 12C crypt of the chapel

The learnéd Clerk ponders the chapel roof

The Guards Room at twilight

Our host - Master Geoffrey Purves

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