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The area shown on the map is approximate, based on this 1680 map and pp.480-1 of the Latham & Matthews Companion.
Privy Garden (Whitehall Palace)
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The overlays that highlight 17th century London features are approximate and derived from:
- Built-up London – Hollar's 1666 map before the Fire
- City of London wall and Great Fire damage – Hollar's 1666 map after the Fire
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Known as Privy Garden, containing sixteen isles of beauty, a Sun Dial,16 statutes, bounded on the Thame's side by The Stone Gallery,Matted and Long Galleries, then there is the Bowling Green on the southe side, on the West side, by a street that has gates at both ends,then on the North side by offices of state and the Banqueting Hall. Over looking the games played, be two complexes of residences, taking care of the Kings extended family and important advisors, available for quick consultation as there be no Cell phone, Fax , or other interrupting device, to get instant advice.