Hampton Court Palace

Flowers and lost heads

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April 11th 2022
A crash course in Henry VIII and the demise of his wives was very quickly overshadowed by a) paintings of naked people consumed by religious reverence and b) tulips. What a broad range of educational opportunities Hampton Court Palace had on offer! Enjoyed the sunshine and the beautiful gardens before heading to Emma’s for some lunch, a walk and endless games of fetch with Diggers. Visit to Guil ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more