The house which forms the architectural core of the palace was built for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby in 1703 to the design of William Winde. The style chosen was of a large, three-floored central block with two smaller flanking service wings. Buckingham House was eventually sold by Buckingham's descendant, Sir Charles Sheffield, in 1761 to George III for £21,000. Sheffield's leasehold on the mulberry garden site, the freehold of which was still owned by the royal family, was due to expire in 1774. COUNT 10
QSN1 In what year did William Winde design the house which forms the core of the palace? ANS1 1703 QSN2 Who sold Buckingham house in 1761? ANS2 Sir Charles Sheffield QSN3 How much did George III pay for the house? ANS3 £21,000 QSN4 In what year was the leasehold of the Mulberry site due to expire? ANS4 1774 QSN5 How many flanking service wings did the original Buckingham House have? ANS5 two QSN6 The house which is the core of Buckingham was first built for who? ANS6 Duke of Buckingham and Normanby QSN7 Who designed the house for the Duke of Buckingham? ANS7 William Winde QSN8 How many flanking service wings did Buckingham House have? ANS8 two QSN9 Who bought Buckingham House in 1761? ANS9 George III QSN10 How much did George III pay for Buckingham House?  ANS10 £21,000