Spencer House, Georgian mansion in St James's Place, London, England
Spencer House is a Georgian mansion on St James's Place in Westminster, near Green Park. The eight staterooms are spread across two floors and display carved elements, silk panels, and gilded stucco work.
The First Earl Spencer commissioned architect John Vardy in 1756 to build the residence, who designed the façade and the initial rooms. James Stuart later took over the interiors and introduced Greek motifs that were still rare in England at the time.
The palace served for generations as the London residence of the family, who used it as a setting for society receptions. The grand rooms still show how noble houses in the 18th century were furnished for formal occasions.
The rooms are open only on selected Sundays, and visits take place through guided tours. The mansion is centrally located in Westminster, just steps from Green Park.
During World War II, all furnishings were removed, including custom-made furniture and marble fireplaces. The restoration in the 1980s recreated the original fittings using historical records.
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