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This site was produced by: LOCAL
AUTHORITY PUBLISHING
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Palace House is a designated grade II* listed building and is
the surviving pavilion of a royal palace built by Charles II in
the late 17th century. This building was owned by the Royal Family
until 1855.
FHDC began a major two year restoration project in July 1996. To
restore the vaulting in the main ground floor rooms, craftsmen,
carpenters and bricklayers researched and revived old skills and
techniques. A number of original doorways have been uncovered and,
late in its restoration, one of the real treasures of the building
was discovered by accident. Hidden in the first floor brick wall,
workmen found what looked like an old mirror. Further investigation
revealed a window, complete with glass. The solid framed window
with its sash and counter-balance mechanism
was among the first, if not the first, of its type to be used in
this country when the Palace was completed in 1671.
Today the building houses the Tourist Information Centre on the
ground floor, with the remaining two floors used as a wedding venue
and conference centre. For visitors to the town this should be the
first point of contact where you will find information and guides
to help you explore Newmarket and the surrounding area.
The Home of Horseracing Trust plan to restore the Stable Yards to
house a relocated and enhanced National Horseracing Museum, and
the Retraining of Racehorses Charity.
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inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any
format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. Photographs courtesy
of Ian Peacock unless stated otherwise.
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