When we think of the palaces of henry viii, the images and pictures of hampton court and eltham palace spring to mind however, but for a quirk of faith, a small rural village in west kent might now be the location for a building that would be looked upon as the jewel of tudor design and architecture. And so 500 years ago, in 1515, the building project at hampton court began. Hampton court palace was henry viiis pleasure palace, where he could hunt, play tennis and joust. This is the tunnel of flowers walkway in the gardens of henry viii s hampton court palace. It was a world of luxury that that has provided a majestic backdrop to a range of movies and popular costume dramas to this day. Built by cardinal thomas wolsey in 1515 but coaxed from him by henry viii just before wolsey as chancellor fell from favour, hampton court palace is england s largest and grandest tudor structure.
How to visit hampton court as a day trip from london. The history of this grand 500yearold palace is inextricably tied to the lavish lifestyle of king henry viii and the. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace embodying the indulgent and grandiose kingship built by cardinal wolsey and developed. It was originally built for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii, in 1529, as wolsey fell from favour. Today, the palace is open to the public, and a major tourist attraction.
Program about henry vii s royal palace hampton court. At hampton court palace, the great hall and great watching chamber are accessible to visitors and, by and large, retain their original tudor appearance. Dec 03, 2014 secrets of henry viii s palace december 3, 2014 it was originally built for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii, in 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the palace was passed to. Jun 19, 20 to start off with henry viii s britain, well look at hampton court palace. The six wives of henry viii live at hampton court palace 2009 poster 1. Hampton court documentary henry viiis palace mystery. Hampton court 20 t 54m british movies the history of this grand 500yearold palace is inextricably tied to the lavish lifestyle of king henry viii. Hampton court palace is one of only two surviving palaces in which henry viii took residence. Secrets of henry viiis palace 20 available on netflix. The large palace was home to henry viii s court in the 16th century, and holds the many secrets and scandals of his reign. Either way, with that being said, as henry viii grew so jealous of the palace that he confiscated it for himself, no doubt the cardinal spider didnt bring wolsey enough luck. It was originally built for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii. Hampton court secrets of henry viiis palace youtube.
Hampton court documentary henry viii s palace mystery. Henry viiis britain hampton court palace uk and ireland. May 31, 2009 he did, however, discuss that nonsuch was a satellite palace of hampton court, meaning that the whole court would be at hampton court, but henry and some of his closer companions could use nonsuch as a smaller retreat, but still have the whole court close by. The luxurious hampton court palace sits on the banks of the thames river, just a short train ride from london. The palace was an important part of england s history, as one. A night at hampton court full documentary youtube servants. A fit young fighter turned bloated lothario, ruling with extreme decadence inside this grandiose pleasure palace. But what was really going on behind these stately walls and under the servants stairs. Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd av.
Wolsey s hall in hampton court palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, south west and upstream of central london on the river thames. It documents wakeman s two concerts in may 2009 at hampton court palace that featured his instrumental rock concept album the six wives of henry viii performed in its entirety, as part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of henry viii. Henry viiis court consisted of over one thousand people, while the king owned over. Jul 07, 2017 hampton court palace is a magnificent royal palace, situated southwest of london on the banks of the river thames.
Enter the ultimate pleasure palace, hampton court, for a wealth of art and stories. Bbc documentary 2017 hampton court secrets of henry vi s palace history. Press photo londons hampton court palace historic gardens. In 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the cardinal gave the palace to the king to. Secrets of the manor house looks beyond the fiction to the truth of how life was. She died around midnight at the palace, two weeks later, aged 28. The vast kitchens served the tudor court with hundreds of meals a day. Later it passed into henry s hands and was his favorite among the many palaces at his disposal. National curriculum links identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time. Secrets of the manor house secrets of henry viiis palace. Jane developed postnatal complications after a difficult birth.
The fourtowered building left of centre is the palace gatehouse, the holbein gate. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace it embodies the indulgent and grandiose kingship built by cardinal wolsey and developed by henry viii. The old palace of whitehall by hendrick danckerts, c. Hampton court was released in 20 and lasts 54 minutes. The king s staircase at hampton court palace, and the most spectacular. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace, embodying an indulgent and grandiose lifestyle built by cardinal thomas wolsey and furthered by king henry viii. Exploring henry viiis apartments at hampton court teaching. Hampton court 20 t 54m british movies the history of this grand 500yearold palace is inextricably tied to the lavish lifestyle of king henry viii and the doomed fates of his six wives. Archaeologists uncover ruined remains of henry viiis. Building of the palace began in 1515 for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii. The face of the six wives of henry viii artistic reconstruction duration. Hampton court palace ticket, richmond upon thames civitatis. Hampton court dvd, 20 at the best online prices at ebay.
From the author of the queens mistake comes the untold story of king henry viiis first wellknown mistress. Henry viii s pond garden with sculptured box hedges and a wall. Secrets of hampton court gets a look mostly because i wanted an excuse to reminisce about my trip there last summer, and this program gives a fair tour of the expansive grounds. The historic tudor building was once comparable to hampton court palace. The palace was built by cardinal woolsey, a friend of the young king who assumed the throne at age 18.
Secrets of henry viiis palace digs beneath the brick and stone to unveil an abundance of art and lore that bring hampton court to life. A timeline which enables students to understand the key dates and events in the history of hampton court palace. It looks like we dont have any soundtracks for this title yet. Secrets of henry viii s palace hampton court dvd,this film focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today. Hampton court palace henry viiis lost apartments the. In 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the cardinal gave the palace to the king to check his disgrace. From central london, it couldnt be easier to make the excursion to surrey, the county where hampton court is based. Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd shop.
Hampton court palace access with the london explorer pass. The horse guards barracks are on the extreme left, with the taller banqueting house behind it. Secrets of henry viii s palace premiered sunday, june 30, 20. Infamously, he sent two of his wives, anne boleyn and catherine howard, to their deaths on the executioners block at the tower of london. She witnessed part of edwards elaborate christening procession at hampton court but her condition worsened. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace, embodying an indulgent. It was originally built for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii, in 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the palace was passed to the king, who enlarged it. This episode looks beyond the fiction to the truth of how life was in these ancient british houses. A tour of hampton court, which was built by cardinal wolsey in the early 16th century and eventually given to henry viii, who furthered its development. It was already one of europe s most sophisticated palaces when, in the 17th century, christopher wren. Hampton court palace london, england attractions lonely. Jane seymour hampton court palace historic royal palaces.
Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, 12 miles 19. It is taught in english and is led by a presenter who is dressed in a historic costume. Your definitive guide to visiting hampton court palace. Hampton court palace is also included with the london pass as another money saving option. The palace itself wasnt originally intended to be a royal residence. The history of this grand 500year old palace is inextricably tied to the lavish lifestyle of king henry viii and the. Secrets of henry viii s palace hampton court dvd av item,this film focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today.
Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd av item,this film focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today. In spring 2009, the 500th anniversary of henry viii s accession to the throne, rick wakeman finally fulfilled a long held dream to perform his famous album the six wives of henry viii at hampton court palace. Its many rooms chart henry viiis decline from fit young warrior to bloated womanizer, and they tell the vivid stories of the ladies who became his queens. It does an admirable job of taking the audience through the corridors of king henry viiis palace and those of its secretive, scandalfilled history. During the tour students will learn about the history of hampton court palace, described as king henry viii s pleasure palace, and discover some of the. Watch secrets of iconic british estates season 1, episode 1 secrets of henry viii s palace. William shakespeare and his company performed several shows over the course of three weeks at the great hall of the hampton court palace for king james i.
Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd av item. This documentary provides an historical, if somewhat romanticized, story of hampton court, the palace that became henry viii s favorite. Alongside dr suzannah lipscomb, well trace the stories of henrys last four wives through their associations with the palace. It was originally built for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favorite of king henry viii, in 1529, as wolsey fell from favor, the palace was passed to the king, who enlarged it. The lost tudor wall of henry viii s hampton court palace beyond palace doors. Sep 23, 20 secrets of henry viii s palace digs beneath the brick and stone to unveil an abundance of art and lore that bring hampton court to life. Prince edward was born at hampton court palace in the early hours of 12 october 1537. Rick wakeman the six wives of henry viii live at hampton. Henry viiis reign 150947 is usually remembered for the kings six wives and his legendary appetite. Hampton court palace with images hampton court palace. Its many rooms chart henry viiis decline from fit young warrior to bloated womanizer, and they tell. Feb 10, 2016 palace of henry viii holds first catholic service in nearly 500 years hampton court palace, near london. Henry viiis kitchens hampton court palace historic.
Henry viii expanded and added to the kitchens at hampton court palace, but they. However, the first feature i want to draw your attention to is a rather insignificant doorway in the great watching chamber, tucked away in the corner of the room, behind the main doors that lead through from the great hall. Thomas wolsey, the archbishop of york and key friend and advisor to henry, acquired an estate in hampton in 1514. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace. However, he wasnt the first to spot the potential of this riverside paradise. A documentary that focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today. Step back in time to this dramatic decade, when political and social forces transformed a sleepy southern town into a worldrenowned city. Opening hours are 1800 daily, with last admission at 1700 march 26october 28 and from 1630, with last admission at 1530 from october 29march 25 they are closed on december 2426. Lord chancellor of england and soontobe cardinal, thomas wolsey, loyal advisor to the second tudor monarch henry viii, built the redbrick palace as a private residence. It was decorated in about 1700 by italian painter antonio verrio and depicts william iii as alexander the great victory over the stuarts hampton court palace is best known as king henry viii s home but there s a lot more to this wonderful english royal palace. As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, elizabeth bessie blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to katherine of aragon. Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd,this film focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today. Perhaps no place in england is more commonly associated with henry viii than hampton court palace, yet this sumptuous house on the banks of the river thames was not built by henry, but rather, by his chief counsellor and archbishop of canterbury, thomas, cardinal wolsey. In 1530, king henry viii sent the first letter threatening to break off ties with the.
Its rooms chart henry s physical decline and also recall the women who became his queens. Henry viii s most famous residence, hampton court palace was devoted to pleasure, celebration and ostentatious display. Secrets of henry viiis palace dvd tulsa citycounty. Question from david tunnel between hampton court and. Included as a choice with your london explorer pass, explore the former home of king henry viii, the tudor kitchens, worldfamous maze and gardens and original tennis courts at hampton court palace.
Designed to be printed backtoback and then folded into an a5 booklet. Henry viiis kitchens hampton court palace historic royal. Hampton court palace official website tickets, events. The history of this grand 500yearold palace is inextricably tied to the lavish lifestyle of king henry viii and the doomed fates of his six wives. Secrets of henry viiis palace hampton court dvd groupon. Ordering, preparing and cooking food on this scale required an efficient system, with raw food arriving at one end and finished dishes ready to be served at the other. The trail, for use during a visit to hampton court palace, guides you through henry viii s apartments and brings them alive for your pupils by encouraging them to imagine how the rooms were used in henry s time. Palace of henry viii holds first catholic service in nearly. The secrets of hampton court palace an exclusive behind. This tour has been created using efl teaching guidelines. Henry viiis kitchens at hampton court palace youtube. Jun 30, 20 this documentary provides an historical, if somewhat romanticized, story of hampton court, the palace that became henry viii s favorite. Hampton court is the ultimate royal pleasure palace embodying the indulgent and grandiose kingship built by cardinal wolsey and developed by henry viii.
The six wives of henry viii live at hampton court palace. The luxurious hampton court palace sits on the banks of the river, just a short train ride from london. Bbc documentary 2017 hampton court secrets of henry vis palace history documentary by jambs pave. Archaeologists discover ruined remains of henry viiis birthplace. Many years ago, i worked at hampton court palace for a few weeks. But it is too easy to think of henry viii simply as the terrible monster of his bloated old age, shuffling painfully though hampton court palace. For more tudor tales from hampton court palace, buy. This film focuses on hampton court palace, from its origin through today. Youll discover the kitchens, the great hall and the haunted gallery. Cardinal wolsey conduits were laid in to bring water from coombe hill. Henry viii hampton court palace historic royal palaces.
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