Hampton Court

Hampton Court

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August 15th 2009
Hampton Court was originally the residence of King Henry VIII. It is located around 30km up the Thames from London. I took the train from Honour Oak Park to Clapham station, changed trains and went directly to Hampton Court. The guided audio tour was excellent. Hampton Court was the home of a number of monarchs, each adding their individual personal touches. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Herefordshire

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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