WHAT TO SEE - THE OTHER ROOMS

THE LONG GALLERY

The Long Gallery links the Entrance Hall to the Banqueting Room and Music Room. As well as linking the main State Rooms it was used also as an area for playing cards, conversation and music. The walls were originally painted with a design of trees, rocks, shrubs and birds against a pink background, a design that was restored in the 1950s. The large painted-glass panels, or laylights, in the ceiling help to light the gallery during the day, and by night the gallery is lit with a combination of a large chandelier and painted lanterns.

The Long Gallery from Nash's Views

The Long Gallery from
Views of the Royal Pavilion, by John Nash, 1826

The Long Gallery as seen today

The Long Gallery today

THE GREAT KITCHEN

The Great Kitchen was one of the first areas to be completed as part of John Nash's reconstruction of the Pavilion. It was erected in 1816 with the cooking equipment supplied over the following two years by William Stark.

The ceiling is supported by four cast iron columns with painted copper palm leaves. Above, the high lantern with its twelve sash windows provides a spacious feel to the Kitchen.

George IV was delighted with the design and equipment in the Kitchen, used for the sumptuous banquets he hosted. Guests were often escorted around the Kitchen and surrounding culinary offices as part of the tour of the State Apartments.

The Great Kitchen

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