The Tudor Gardens

Hampton Court Palace

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February 6th 2007
Such a nice day, so decided to take the train from Waterloo, about 15min, to Hampton Court Palace, which was used by Henry VIII and William III and others. Couldn't take pictures inside, but very magestic with original beds and hangings and pictures, and painted ceilings, so peaceful out here. All the windows looked onto some type of manicured garden. Took a guided tour of King Henrys rooms with a ... 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