Orleans House

Orleans House become a Palladian villa constructed by means of the architect John James in 1710 close to the Thames at Twickenham, England, for the flesh presser and diplomat James Johnston. It was sooner or later named after the Duc d'Orleans who stayed there in the early 19th century. By the early 20^th century it become derelict and in 1926 it was by and large demolished. However, parts of the property, inclusive of a baroque octagonal room designed with the aid of architect James Gibbs, had been preserved.

Octagon room and its service wing are indexed Grade I by Historic England and, together, with a converted solid block, are now the Orleans House Gallery, a gallery of artwork regarding the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring regions of London. James Johnston settled at Twickenham on the quit of his political profession. Johnston had visible diplomatic service in Germany, first as King's envoy to Berlin and later operating to cozy the Hanoverian succession, and made frequent journeys to Hanover.

It was stated George I "often conversed with him very familiarly" and that Johnston became "a wonderful favored of Queen Caroline, who become a great deal entertained along with his humour and pleasantry". It become additionally said "he keeps out a very great rank, and frequently has Mr. Walpool and the best courtiers with him at his U. S. Residence close to London; and the King every now and then does him the honour to dine with him". The King is also recorded to were a normal informal vacationer to the house.