Memorials & monuments · London
Charles Townley
In or near City of Westminster.
Charles Townley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Charles Townley memorial, the nearest railway station is St. James's Park, located 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SW1H 9AD.
About
Charles Townley is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Guards Museum showcases the history and traditions of the five regiments of the King's Household Division. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including uniforms, medals, and personal stories that highlight the Guards' roles in royal ceremonies and military service. The museum offers a family-friendly experience with interactive activities and guided tours.
From the Wikipedia article
Charles Townley FRS (1 October 1737 – 3 January 1805) was a wealthy English country gentleman, antiquary and collector, a member of the Towneley family. He travelled on three Grand Tours to Italy, buying antique sculpture, vases, coins, manuscripts and Old Master drawings and paintings. Many of the most important pieces from his collection, especially the Townley Marbles (or Towneley Marbles) are now in the British Museum's Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities. The marbles were overshadowed at the time, and still today, by the Elgin Marbles.
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Background
Description
In 1778, following his last Grand Tour, he moved into a large house located in London, at 7 Park Street, in Westminster (now 14 Queen Anne’s Gate). The house was built by Mr. Barrett and the architect Samuel Wyatt. On the ground floor, the collection was displayed in the entrance hall, the drawing room and the dining room. The entrance hall features reliefs, urns and sculptures. The dining room was the largest room, housing most of the large marble sculptures of the collection, such as the Discobolus, the Townley Caryatid and the Townley Venus. On the first floor, the collection was displayed in the library and two small drawing rooms. The collector arranged his home in a symmetrical…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5006, -0.1323
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1H 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7414 3430
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- theguardsmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/6317280148 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Charles Townley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Townley?
- Charles Townley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1H 9AD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Charles Townley?
- Charles Townley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Charles Townley?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1H 9AD.
- Is Charles Townley free to visit?
- Yes, Charles Townley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charles Townley?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1H 9AD.