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How London’s Castles And Palaces Got Their Names | Londonist

Posted by on July 15, 2016

Buckingham Palace. Photo by Andrew Thomas in the Londonist Flickr poolLondon has many a castle and palace. But how did they get their names? The answers are varied; as well as English place-names, these grand buildings owe their names to a Danish princess, French and Scottish nobility, an Indian fortress, the Latin language, a rebel leader and even one of the disciples…

Alexandra Palace in the snow. Photo by Tyla in the Londonist Flickr pool Alexandra Palace
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