Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 9AU

Introduction

The Hampton Court Palace is the oldest Tudor style palace in England which was the favourite Residence of King Henry VIII. It’s located in the district of Richmond upon Thames in south-west of Greater London in England. It is a palace filled with many wonders (paintings, sculptures, etc ...) but also extremely rich in culture. For nearly 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the center of the royal court, politics and history of the nation.

I) Location

Hampton Court Palace is located in the East Molesey, Greater London. More accurately in the district of Richmond upon Thames River, at 11.7 miles (18.8 km) south west from Charing Cross and upstream of Center of London. The Palace is accessible by both train and boat. At 30 minutes from waterloo Rail Station and 3 hours from Westminster Pier.

II) Brief History

Hampton court palace history belongs to both Tudor period (1485 to 1603) and Stuart Dynasty (1603 to 1714). It was originally a 13th century grange, with a great hall, founded by the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem. In 1514, Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York and Chief Minister of King Henry VIII, took over the site and settled his country residence up there. In 1528, knowing that his enemies and the King were engineering his downfall, he passed the palace to King Henry VIII as a “gift” and died the following year. Tudor Period (1485 – 1603) The King began then his own expansion and embellishment six months after coming into ownership. Between 1532 and 1535 Henry added the Great Hall and the Royal Tennis Court. In 1534, Edward VI: the crown heir was born and baptized in the Chapel Royal Church. Her mother died at the palace 2 weeks later. In 1542, convicted of adultery and betrayal, King Henry VIII sixth wife: Catherine Howard was beheaded at the Tower of London. The King died in 1547 and was succeeded by