View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:S: 40 x 30cm A group of people sit

A group of people sit on a hillside overlooking a small village or hamlet in a peaceful rural setting

View of the inner courtyard at Somerset House

Twickenham

Great Peter Street

Covent Garden was designed by Inigo Jones and built in the 1630s

View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:S: 40 x 30cm A group of people sitView of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London, 1820. The Savoy Palace was built in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt, and was said to be the grandest mansion in England. In 1381 it was destroyed during the Peasants' Revolt, as the rebels held John of Gaunt responsible for the introduction of the poll tax that precipitated the revolt. Henry VII founded a hospital for the poor on the site,