Hampton Court is best known as the grand palace of
King Henry VIII
(the king with six wives)
and is situated just outside London
It is also famous for its 411 chimneys,
many of which I saw up close on a recent rooftop tour
During Tudor times, brick indicated power and wealth
Glass windows did too
King Henry VIII was very OTT in everything he did
There were two distinct building periods of the palace
The fancy chimneys belong to the Tudor times (1500s)
and the rectangular Baroque chimneys were designed
by Christopher Wren during King William III's reign (1690s)
The majority of Tudor chimneys were replaced during the Victorian era due to disrepair
And although it is rumored no two Tudor chimneys are alike,
our guides could not confirm
by Christopher Wren during King William III's reign (1690s)
The majority of Tudor chimneys were replaced during the Victorian era due to disrepair
And although it is rumored no two Tudor chimneys are alike,
our guides could not confirm
Ahh, a wonderful view of the River Thames and the parterre garden,
intended to be seen from above and to rival Versailles at the time
It was great to see this famous landmark from an unusual angle
and to drink in the spectacular sweeping vistas from the rooftop
Wish you could have been there!
- photos by me -
For tour, contact www.thehistoryguides.co.uk(an unsponsored post)
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