Well our last day in London has arrived.
Today I am grateful David took us all to Hampton Court Palace. We were all a little less than enthusiastic. None of us could decide how we wanted to spend our last day in London. I was tempted to meander and shop and watch the people go by. David convinced me otherwise. I am very grateful for going out to Hampton Court Palace. It was lovely.
The original Tudor palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century, but it soon attracted the attention of Henry VIII, who brought all his six wives here. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and famous features such as the Maze and the Great Vine, the palace has been the setting for many nationally important events. When William III and Mary II (1689-1702) took the throne in 1689, they commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build an elegant new baroque palace. Later, Georgian kings and princes occupied the splendid interiors. When the royals left in 1737, impoverished ‘grace and favour’ aristocrats moved in. Queen Victoria opened the palace to the public in 1838. It has remained a magnet for millions of visitors, drawn to the grandeur, the ghosts and the fabulous art collection. Taken from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/the-story-of-hampton-court-
The Palace, the history and the gardens were all lovely. It combined almost all the things I have enjoyed about our London visit all in one place – an amazing Palace, more history of the royal family and beautiful gardens. The only thing that was missing was some fabulous music.
My next blog post will be a wrap up of our trip.
Until next time
