Charterhouse
About
A Carthusian monastery, then the Duke of Norfolk’s lavish mansion, the Charterhouse was purchased in 1611 for the establishment of an almshouse, and a school for 40 boys from poor backgrounds. The community of 'Brothers' established by the almshouse is still here today. Visitors can take a fascinating guided tour, or visit the establishment’s beautiful chapel and museum free of charge. (Clerkenwell Footways)
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Clerkenwell, London, dating to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington. It was originally built (and takes its name from) a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 on the site of a Black Death burial ground. Following the priory's dissolution in 1537, it was rebuilt from 1545 onwards to become one of the great courtyard houses of Tudor London. In 1611, the property was bought by Thomas Sutton, a businessman and "the wealthiest commoner in England", who established a school for the young and an almshouse for the old. The almshouse remains in occupation today, while the school was re-located in 1872 to Godalming, Surrey.
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Maps
Google Maps
Google map of the Charterhouse
Address: Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN
Latitude, Longitude 51.521305, -0.10000400
Streetview
Streetview of the Charterhouse
Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN
Videos
Julian McDonnell "Joolz Guides" takes you on a tour of The Charterhouse with one of the brothers.
The video is about the Charterhouse, a historic site in London with a rich and complex history spanning nearly 700 years. It was originally a Carthusian monastery founded in the 14th century, but was later transformed into a school and a charity for elderly men. The video highlights several key moments in the Charterhouse's history, including:
The Black Death: The site was originally a plague pit, and the Carthusian monastery was founded shortly after the Black Death.
Thomas Sutton: A wealthy businessman who purchased the Charterhouse in the 17th century and established a school and charity.
Queen Elizabeth I: Held her first court at the Charterhouse after the death of her sister, Mary I.
The origins of the offside rule in football: The Charterhouse played a role in the development of the offside rule in football.
The life of the Carthusian monks: The video describes the austere lifestyle of the Carthusian monks, who lived in seclusion and silence.
The discovery of Walter Manny's tomb: The tomb of the founder of the Charterhouse was discovered during renovations in the 20th century.
John Roger visits The Charterhouse in his video The mysteries of the City Fringe
This video is about a walk through Clerkenwell, London, on New Year's Day 2022. The video starts at Charterhouse, a site with a grim history as a burial ground for Black Death victims. It then follows the route of the lost Fracas Brook, passing Smithfield Market, a historic meat market. The walk continues up St. John's Street to St. John's Gate, the surviving gatehouse of a medieval priory. Finally, the video ends at Clerkenwell Green, where the famous Clerkenwell Well is located. Along the way, the narrator shares fascinating stories about the history of the area, including the Knights Hospitaller, the Peasants' Revolt, and the radical movements of the 19th century.
Resources
About The Charterhouse
Address: Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN
Latitude, Longitude 51.521305, -0.10000400
The Charterhouse website with social media links at the bottom