Saturday we visited Hampton Court Palace in the greater London area (on the Thames River), and it was beautiful. It was the main residence of Henry VIII, so lots of craziness with his spousal situations happened there. It also features additions by William and Mary and other monarchs but hasn't been occupied since George II. It was first opened to the public under Queen Victoria. The above photo shows the fountain that flowed with wine during Henry VIII's time.
The palace features the last medieval great hall built for the monarchy (below). I don't think I got a great photo of the incredible ceiling. The stained glass is beautiful too.
Hampton Court is also famous as the site where the King James translation of the Bible was commissioned in 1604. We saw a first edition of the King James Version in the chapel there. 
Also pictured: the fountain courtyard (x2); the throne; Jacob and Gavin in the maze; the astronomical clock; and the impressive staircase mural by Antonio Verrio.
And one last photo of us being silly. :)
5 comments:
What a lovely place. I visited Hampton Court Palace back in 1998 -- thanks for sharing these photos!
Looks amazing!! If we ever get back over there I'm going to have to visit. I just finished watching The Tudors and it would be neat to see where all the drama took place!
Did Gavin take that last photo? :) What a cool place! Yet another place we must visit.
My favorite picture is the last one - Jacob & Rachel being silly!
The silly photo is my favorite as well Sheri :) You guys look great!!
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