Horse Guards viewed across Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards is a large building in the Palladian style between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was designed by William Kent and completed in 1755. It was once the headquarters of the whole British Army and is now the headquarters of its London District. Horse Guards is always guarded by troopers of the Household Cavalry, both mounted and on foot, and visiting the horses is a popular with tourists. The reason for the guard is that the building is the formal entrance to St James's Palace via St James's Park but this is now entirely symbolic. There are usually guided tours of the building on London Open House weekend, which takes place in September. Horse Guards Parade, London. ... Horse Guards Parade, London. ... A villa with a superimposed portico, from Book IV of Palladios I Quattro Libri dellArchitettura, in a modestly priced English translation published in London, 1736. ... Whitehall, London, looking south towards the Houses of Parliament For other places with the same name see Whitehall (disambiguation) Whitehall is a road in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, running two-thirds of the distance from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square; the other third constitutes Parliament Street. ... Horse Guards Parade, London Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground off Whitehall in central London. ... William Kent (born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, c. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British military. ... The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. ... Main entrance of St Jamess Palace, London St Jamess Palace is one of Londons oldest and most historic palaces. ... St. ... London Open House is an annual event where buildings are opened to the public (most are usually not). ...