St James's Palace survive, but most were remodelled in the 19th century. The palace was commissioned by Henry VIII, on the site of a former leper hospital dedicated to Saint James the Less. The new palace, secondary in the king's interest to Henry's Whitehall Palace, was constructed between 1531 and 1536 as a smaller residence to escape formal court life. Much smaller than the nearby Whitehall, St James's was arranged around a number of courtyards, including the Colour Court, the Ambassador's Court and the Friary Court. The most recognisable feature is the north gatehouse; constructed with four storeys, the gatehouse has two crenellated
St. James Episcopal Church (New London, Connecticut) New London. Prayer and Eucharist services are offered throughout the week and pastoral services are available for occasions such as weddings and baptisms. Additionally, St. James provides Christian fellowship and outreach to its urban community, including a homeless shelter, a free community meal in rotation with other local churches, and The Jumble Shoppe which offers low cost clothing and household goods to its neighbors. St. James' music program is one of its core ministries. Artists in residence include The Anglican Singers and the Eastern Connecticut Children's Choir. St. James has a companion Parish relationship with St. Margaret's of Scotland, Aberdeen