Staryy Angliyskiy Dvor — Attraction in Tverskoy District

The Old English Yard. This building was constructed in XV century and belonged to Ivan Bobrischev the Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow (1440-1505). Bobrischev had no heirs and this house become government property in XVI century. Sir Richard Chancellor (1521-1556) found Northern Sea Way to Russia and Moscovy Company was founded in London in 1555. Tsar Ivan IV of Russia (1530-1584) granted English merchants this building together with trading rights and customs privileges. Step by step this building became the center of English diplomacy and trade in Russia. English merchants bought new building in 1636 and ever since that date present build got the name of Old English Yard. All trade between Russia and England were stopped in 1649 when radical religious sectarians beheaded King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649). Such harsh and cruel savagery was absolutely unacceptable for Russian government and public. This is history Museum now. Varvarka, Zaryadye Garden, Moscow, 🇷🇺 Russian Federation 🇷🇺....

Палаты Старого Английского двора - один из древнейших памятников гражданского каменного зодчества в Москве. В Палатах располагалась сначала резиденция английской торговой Московской компании, а во время посольских миссий — Английский посольский дом. Музей располагается в центре Москвы, в её историческом месте, на улице Варварка. С любовью выполненная экспозиция Музея, поддержана мультимедийным проектом. Для детей проводятся интерактивные экскурсии. Внимательный приветливый персонал, готовый помочь, рассказать вам об экспозиции. Спасибо!

House of Old English Court - one of the oldest monuments of civil stone architecture in Moscow. The Chambers located first residence of the English trading company Moscow, and during the ambassadorial missions - English ambassador's house. The museum is located in the center of Moscow, in its historical place in the street Barbarian. Love made the exposition of the Museum, supported multimedia project. For children held interactive tours. Attentive friendly staff, ready to help, to tell you about the exposure.

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A charming little aside. The Old English Court tells tale of the house itself and surrounding area. It helps if you're in the shorter side as doorways are low, and fit to navigate the many steps and stairs. There doesn't appear to be any air conditioning but the house remained cool even on the boiling hot...