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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Hampton Court Palace
		Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, south west London, United Kingdom.
		Hampton Court Palace is a former royal place on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames about 12 miles (19 km) southwest and upstream of Central London, nowadays open to the public and a major tourist attraction for visitors to the London area.
		Hampton Court Palace is a former royal place in Surrey, England, nowadays open to the public and a major tourist attraction for visitors to the London area.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hampton-Court-Palace (4602 words)

	Buckingham Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		James's Palace remained the official and ceremonial royal residence; indeed, the tradition continues to date of foreign ambassadors being formally accredited to "the Court of St. James's", even though it is at Buckingham Palace that they present their credentials and staff to the Queen upon their appointment.
		The ceremony corresponded to the "court drawing rooms" of earlier reigns, and Queen Elizabeth II replaced the presentations with large and frequent palace garden parties for an invited cross-section of British society.
		On VE Day (May 8, 1945), the Palace was the centre of British celebrations, with the King, Queen and the Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen, and Princess Margaret appearing on the balcony, with the palace's fled-out windows behind them, to the cheers from a vast crowd in the Mall.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buckingham_Palace (6780 words)

	Hampton Court Palace - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Hampton Court Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The maze at Hampton Court Palace, near Richmond, England, was originally planted with hornbeam (also called ironwood) in the late 17th century.
		Hampton Court is one of the greatest historical monuments in the UK, and contains some of the finest examples of Tudor architecture and of Christopher Wren's work.
		Hampton Court has a remarkable collection of pictures housed in the Hampton Court Gallery.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Hampton+Court+Palace (864 words)

	Hampton Court Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the East Molesey, south west London, England.
		According to the Toronto Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society, the figure is not a ghost but a tour guide who later admitted to being in a restricted area and closing the doors.
		The Royal Mail include the palace in the East Molesey post town which gives it a postal address anomalously associated with Surrey.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hampton_Court_Palace (1392 words)

	Hampton Court Palace: History, info and tickets
		For centuries Hampton Court Palace was home to some of Britain's most famous kings and queens, many of whom have left their mark on both the stunning exterior and the opulent interior.
		Hampton Court Palace is also home to the world's oldest known vine which still produces up to 700lbs (318kgs) of grapes each year.
		Hampton Court Palace is home to one of the greatest collections of Renaissance paintings in England,housed in a series of small, Tudor rooms.
	www.londonnet.co.uk /ln/guide/about/hampton_court_palace.html (638 words)

	Hampton Court Palace
		Hampton Court Palace was designed not just to impress but as a home, and today’s visitor will encounter both its public and private faces.
		Hampton Court Palace makes an ideal day out when the weather is good, as the setting is perfect and there is plenty of opportunity and space for children to run about and let off steam.
		Hampton Court Palace is on the fringes of London, near East Molesey in Surrey, and an easy journey if you are staying at Georgian House Hotel.
	www.georgianhousehotel.co.uk /hampton_court_palace.htm (540 words)

	Hampton Court Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		In 1514, in the parish of Hampton, Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York began building a magnificent palace on the north bank of the River Thames.
		Henry VIII received the palace from Wolsey in the mid to late 1520s, although the Archbishop retained apartments there, as well as at all the other royal palaces until he fell from favor and was arrested (and subsequently died before he could be executed).
		Henry VIII spent three of his honeymoons at Hampton Court, as did his daughter Mary I when she married Philip of Spain.
	tudorhistory.org /castles/hcp (418 words)

	Mazes and Puzzles at Hampton Court Palace
		The evergreen labyrinths of Hampton Court Palace’s historic and famous maze have attracted visitors determined to conquer the confusing paths lined with thick hedges for years.
		Hampton Court Palace was home to some of Britain’s most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events during nearly 500 years of royal history.
		From the west, Hampton Court Palace is a red brick Tudor palace of Henry VIII (1509-1547); from the east, the stately Baroque façade designed by Sir Christopher Wren for William III (1689-1702).
	www.britainexpress.com /ticker/archives/00000087.htm (522 words)

	Hampton Court Palace
		Hampton Court palace began its illustrious heritage as a small manor house in the 1300's.
		Once Hampton Court became property of the king, it was necessary to extend the building to accommodate the Tudor court, numbering around 1000.
		The most notable improvements to the palace began in 1689, shortly after the ascension to the throne of William III and Mary.
	www.angelfire.com /in/uktravelinfo/hampton.html (684 words)

	Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, England
		Hampton Court Palace is most famously known as having been built by Cardinal Wolsey.
		However it was not until Wolsey and his vision for Hampton Court Palace came to life that the buiding caught the attention of King Henry VIII who admired the Palace and eventually obtained it for himself.
		It was not until the reign of George II that the palace came to life again with the royal family's presence.
	louisabrown.net /Hampton.htm (711 words)

	Hampton - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		HAMPTON [Hampton] since 1965 part of the Greater London outer borough of Richmond upon Thames, SE England, on the Thames River.
		The palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514 as his private residence.
		The Hampton Court Conference (1604) was held early in the reign of James I; its purpose was to consider reforms of the Established Church for which its Puritan clergy had petitioned.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/H/HamptonEng.asp (417 words)

	Hampton Court Palace Day Trips
		For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of English court life, politics and national history.
		Hampton Court is one of those places where you can spend an hour or a day.
		We do not try and reproduce that here, we would suggest your first port of call is Hampton Court Official Web Site for the latest in opening hours, admission charges and a good overview of the history and attractions of the palace.
	www.londontoolkit.com /whattodo/hampton_court.htm (348 words)

	Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and Garden, London, England
		Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the world's biggest annual gardening event, rivals Chelsea and brings you in touch with the notable and famous of the gardening world.
		Hampton Court Palace itself is huge, with an almost tangible feeling of history reaching out.
		This is a regal palace for which one develops one's own associations, due to the diversity of its history.
	www.sisley.co.uk /hamptnct.htm (753 words)

	Hampton Court Palace Tickets - Buy Hampton Court Palace Festival Tickets - 2004
		Whether you are looking for Hampton Court Palace tickets, sold out event tickets or Hampton Court Palace corporate hospitality, My Ticket Market.com has a wide selection of Hampton Court Palace tickets, concert tickets, sports tickets and London Theatre Tickets.
		The Hampton Court Palace was formally known as Tudor Palace.
		Today the picturesque Hampton Court Palace, which sits on the Thames River, is one of the most impressive settings for live performances in the world.
	www.soldouteventtickets.com /listings/276/276/8434/Venues/hampton-court-palace (333 words)

	Hampton Court Clock
		In 1538 John Fitzwater was transfered to be Keeper of the Clock at the Palace of Newhall Boreham in Essex.
		Oursian was Keeper of the Clocks at the palaces of Oatlands and Westminster as well as Hampton Court until 1590.
		Fortunately for Hampton Court, both monarchs died before the rebuilding was complete and since they had not paid any bills, the project was abandoned by Queen Anne.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /heather.hobden1/hamptoncourtclock.htm (2199 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Features -- A ghostly presence at Henry VIII's palace – or just a Christmas ...
		The palace, built in 1525 on the River Thames 10 miles west of central London, is a popular tourist attraction and some of the guides wear costumes of the Tudor period.
		An 1897 book about the palace says she was reportedly seen, dressed in white and floating down one of the galleries uttering unearthly shrieks.
		The palace was once a prison for King Charles I, who later was beheaded, and then home to his nemesis Oliver Cromwell, who briefly ruled when Britain was for a short time a republic.
	signonsandiego.com /news/features/20031219-2220-ghostlygoings-on.html (595 words)

	Hampton Court Palace :: East Molesey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom :: Glass Steel and Stone
		C onsidered one of the most magnificent palaces in Europe, Hampton Court Palace's long history and breathtaking architecture have earned the respect of generations of royals.
		The palace traces its history back to 1236 when the area was owned by the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem.
		Once everything settled down and the monarchy was restored, the palace was once again the domain of the king.
	www.glasssteelandstone.com /BuildingDetail.php?ID=268 (1062 words)

	Hampton Court Palace
		Part of the Great Hall are probably from Wolsey's palace, and the structure of the Base Court looks much like it did in Wolsey's time.
		Henry made many additions to the palace and most of the Tudor parts we still see today were built by him.
		Henry also laid out the overall plan for the gardens at Hampton Court, the basic structure of which is still seen today.
	www.tudorhistory.org /castles/hcp (418 words)

	www.warntickets.co.uk - Hampton Court Palace - Attraction Tickets - HRP Hampton Court Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history.
		For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of court life, politics and national history.
		Hampton Court Palace is closed 24-26 December (inclusive).
	www.firstcalltickets.com /cgi-bin/web_info.exe?crypto_block=%2D%5F%2D%2DpYWC9R0xDm3Fz%2DSyfDG1TD1RmSa8gxD4qfzbw7lbsqQZ4qCgUmTpLcJwjk7ohRK0L1kj77ezuuoPek6LKyUSz%2D%2D%2DY&user_id=warn (202 words)

	LondonTown.com \| Hampton Court Palace, Royal London \| London Hotel and Vacation Experts
		Hampton Court Palace is strongly associated with the reign of Henry VIII and is the oldest surviving Tudor palace in England.
		Work began in the 1520s when Hampton Court was transformed from an agricultural estate with the addition of new kitchens, lodgings and gardens.
		All of Henry VIII's six wives stayed at Hampton Court where Henry VIII lavished £62,000 (the equivalent of £18million today) on extending the Palace.
	www.londontown.com /London/Hampton_Court_Palace (192 words)

	Hampton Court Palace Surrey
		Hampton Court Palace contains an important part of the largest private collection of art in the world, the Royal Collection, the property of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
		The Maze at Hampton Court, the royal palace on the Thames to the west of London, is probably the most famous hedge maze in the world.
		Hampton Court Palace near London UK is one of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom
	www.tourist-information-uk.com /hampton-court.htm (530 words)

	Tourof the Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		This quaint narrow passageway between smaller courts is surrounded by the various specialist kitchens and must have been a hive of activity during one of Henry's frequent banquets.
		Around the small service courts were the pastry house, confectionery, saucery, spicery, boiling- house, acatry (which supplied meat and fish), larders and sculleries.
		It must be noted that as with all Royal Palaces, the nesting of rooms did not really afford a great amount of privacy and hence the need for the great canopied and curtained beds.
	www.the-eye.com /hc3.htm (1280 words)

	Hampton Court Palace - Shakespeare 2004 - Europe for Visitors
		This July Hampton Court Palace is collaborating with the world-renowned Shakespeare’s Globe to give people the unique opportunity to step into the shoes of the Stuart court and watch Shakespeare’s plays being performed in the palace’s Great Hall – the very room where Shakespeare ‘trod the boards’ for James I 400 years ago.
		Set in sixty acres of world famous gardens, the Palace is a living tapestry of history from Henry VIII to George II.
		Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity, which is responsible for the care and conservation of: The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, The State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Kensington Palace, The Banqueting House at Whitehall and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.
	www.europeforvisitors.com /europe/news/hampton-court-palace-shakespeare.htm (667 words)

	Jubilee Fountain Opens at Hampton Court Palace
		The Long Water canal was created in 1660 as part of the preparations by King Charles II for the arrival of his bride, Catherine of Braganza.
		It was meant as a ceremonial canal upon which the new Queen would arrive in a long procession to meet her future husband.
		Situated beside the Thames River, Hampton Court Palace has over 600 acres of parkland, including 60 acres of formal gardens with fountains, ponds and an elaborate privy garden restored six years ago.
	www.britainexpress.com /ticker/archives/00000055.htm (448 words)

	Hotels near Hampton Court Palace. Uk tourist attractions. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Location: The palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads; drivers should follow the brown tourist attraction road signs.
		The palace is also accessible via the A3 and then the A309.
		The Mitre is located beside the river Thames and opposite Hampton Court Palace Dating back in parts to 1665 and located on the Thames, this hotel originally served as lodging for courtiers who could not be accommodated at Hampton Court Palace opposite.
	www.all-rooms.com /attractions/hotels-near-Hampton-Court.php (437 words)

	Hampton Court Palace, Hampton, Surrey KT8 9AU
		Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in Hampton in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
		Hampton Court Palace spans over 400 years of history and was home to some of the great Kings and Queens of England, such as Henry VIII and King William III.
		Hampton Court Palace isn't just about looking, you can also smell, touch and hear history come to life.
	www.guidetorichmond.co.uk /hampton.html (446 words)

	Hampton Court Palace: Tickets for London Attractions: London Pass Attraction Tickets
		Hampton Court Palace, with its beautiful gardens and extensive parkland, set by the riverside, is both visually and historically interesting.
		This year’s big exhibition at Henry VIII’s majestic riverside palace is Suffragettes, Soldiers and Servants: Behind the Scenes of the Hampton Court Palace Community, 1750— 1950.
		It was during this period that the palace became one of England’s first and most popular tourist attractions, and this time shaped and defined the Hampton Court Palace visitors’ experience today.
	www.londonpass.com /ViewAttraction.asp?Id=25&CategoryId=2 (257 words)

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