Here is another post I meant to do earlier.
When I was in London, I took a train to Hampton Court Palace. In high school I was enamored of the Tudors and even wrote a paper about Lady Jane Grey. This was my opportunity to walk the same paths as many of the people I read about.
This is a view of the palace from across the Thames.
When I was in London, I took a train to Hampton Court Palace. In high school I was enamored of the Tudors and even wrote a paper about Lady Jane Grey. This was my opportunity to walk the same paths as many of the people I read about.
This is a view of the palace from across the Thames.
This is the courtyard leading to the main buildings.
This fountain can be found in an inner courtyard.
Formal gardens in the back.
The images above show where the royals and the lords and ladies of the court would spend their time. Compare that to some places behind the scenes.
The alleyway below runs behind King Henry's kitchen and next to Queen Elizabeth's kitchen.
The alleyway below runs behind King Henry's kitchen and next to Queen Elizabeth's kitchen.
Typical Tudor kitchen. i wanted to get shots of the huge fireplace, which was in action, but there were many children running about on the day I visited, and they tended to gather in front of the flames.
Below is King Henry VIII's wine storage.
Below is King Henry VIII's wine storage.
The pages' chamber included a sleeping area, a fireplace, and a table. It was at least ten feet by twenty.
This is what it would have looked like.
Of course, Blue was about getting in trouble. Check out the photos below. |
Pictures from the chocolate kitchen.
The Wilderness. This garden was outside the palace and had hidden nooks.
And of course, Blue and I went through the maze.
Nature shots outside of palace grounds.