Event report
The group met on a beautiful sunny morning at The Charterhouse for a guided tour, which was both entertaining and very informative. Our guide explained the history of The Charterhouse, beginning with the founding of a Carthusian monastery in 1371 on the site of a Black Death burial ground, its transformation into a grand Tudor aristocratic house after the dissolution of the monasteries, and the creation of the charitable foundation which gave rise to a school and an almshouse in the 1600s, and which is still active today. Although the original criteria for admittance as a ‘Brother’ to the almshouse were quite specific, we learned they have since become broader and there are even now some female ‘Brothers’ in residence. We were shown several areas of The Charterhouse, including the monastic Norfolk cloister, the atmospheric Wash-House Court which has been used as a filming location, and the Tudor Great Hall and Great Chamber, both of which were carefully restored in the 1950s after bomb damage. After the tour, most of the group continued to a nearby pub to enjoy a lively networking lunch.
Join the London and South East Network for a tour to learn about the long and fascinating history of The Charterhouse.
Originally a mediaeval monastery, since the 17th century the Charterhouse has been a charitable foundation. It still provides accommodation for older people, known as “brothers”.
Tour cost: £12 per person.
Please note: tickets sales end on 26 April because final numbers need to be sent to The Charterhouse in advance of the event date.
Networking lunch at a local restaurant after the tour (paid separately on the day).
Timings:
10.45am: Meet at The Charterhouse
11.00am: Tour begins (approx. 1 hour)
12.30pm: Lunch at nearby restaurant
Charterhouse Square
London, EC1M 6AS
United Kingdom
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