This is Hampton Court Palace. Henry VIII's summer home. It was built in the 1500's by Cardinal Wolsey. Cardinal Wolsey was Henry's right hand man and was rich beyond measure. When Henry wanted a annulment/divorce from Katherine DeAragon to marry Anne Boleyn, he asked Cardinal Wolsey to arrange it with the Pope. When he was not able to do it, he offered Henry his summer home, which Henry promptly accepted. In the end, Wolsey was accused of treason and died on the way into London for trial.
Us at Hampton Court
Beautiful and unusual decoration on a side entrance.
These gargoyle like statues line the immediate entrance to Hampton Court. They set up so high so that if you are on a horse or traveling by carriage, you could be more intimidated by them as they would be just above level.
This the 1700's addition that was added by William and Mary who were said to be very much in love with each other.
This garden was amazing. I would have loved to see it in bloom.
These flowers lined the walls along the walkways in the back of the palace.
Majestic urns anchored the Yew tree lined park.
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