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Hampton Court Palace
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We began our second day in London with an introduction to riding the "tube." With the Hammersmith stop just a few blocks away, we paraded from our hotel to the station and followed closely - very closely - our fearless leader, Mr. Pratt! We made our way to a train station where we boarded above-ground trains for the pleasant ride to Kingston, from which we would walk to Hampton Court Palace.

 
         
 
 
         
   
         
When we arrived at the gates of
Hampton Court Palace, a re-enactment
was just beginning. This documented
a visit by Henry VIII and his court
to the palace. Built by Cardinal
Thomas Wolsey, the palace was given
to Henry VIII as a gift by the cardiinal. 		   
         
 
 
 
 
   

Some of our group members had
a chance to "mix" with the privileged
'residents' of the palace...

 

    
 
 
       

 
  The court musicians as well as the
court jester entertained the king, and,
obviously, the 21st century guests as well! 		 
Photos ©2006 William H. Booz
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