Remodelling of the structure began in 1762. After his accession to the throne in 1820, King George IV continued the renovation with the idea in mind of a small, comfortable home. While the work was in progress, in 1826, the King decided to modify the house into a palace with the help of his architect John Nash. Some furnishings were transferred from Carlton House, and others had been bought in France after the French Revolution. The external façade was designed keeping in mind the French neo-classical influence preferred by George IV. The cost of the renovations grew dramatically, and by 1829 the extravagance of Nash's designs resulted in his removal as architect. On the death of George IV in 1830, his younger brother King William IV hired Edward Blore to finish the work. At one stage, William considered converting the palace into the new Houses of Parliament, after the destruction of the Palace of Westminster by fire in 1834. COUNT 10
QSN1 What did King George IV originally want the structure to be? ANS1 a small, comfortable home QSN2 King William thought about converting the palace into what after a fire destroyed the Palace of Westminster in 1834? ANS2 new Houses of Parliament QSN3 Which architect helped modify the house into a palace? ANS3 John Nash QSN4 In what year was Nash removed as architect? ANS4 1829 QSN5 Who was hired in 1830 to finish the work on the palace? ANS5 Edward Blore QSN6 What year did remodeling of Buckingham House begin? ANS6 1762 QSN7 What was George IV's original plan for the house?  ANS7 a small, comfortable home QSN8 What year did the king decide to make it into a palace? ANS8 1826 QSN9 Who was the main architect that transformed the house into the palace? ANS9 John Nash QSN10 Who did King William IV hired to finish the work after Nash was fired? ANS10 Edward Blore