View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:Standard: 6 x 4in View of a street scene

View of a street scene on St Martin's le Grand

View of Great Winchester Street looking towards London Wall

View from the south of Holborn Viaduct

From his waist hang a funnel and measuring jug

View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:Standard: 6 x 4in View of a street sceneView of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London, 1820. The Savoy Palace was built in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt, and was said to be the grandest mansion in England. In 1381 it was destroyed during the Peasants' Revolt, as the rebels held John of Gaunt responsible for the introduction of the poll tax that precipitated the revolt. Henry VII founded a hospital for the poor on the site,