Up to London (as an expat, again) - October 23rd-December 15th 2010

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November 7th 2010: Hampton Court Palace


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The intricate ceiling in Cardinal Wolsey's section of the palace, the first section built.
I'm always amazed by the nooks and crannies in sculptures such as this one in the Queen's Public Dining Room. It's by Grinling Gibbons.
Leonard Knyff's Hampton Court in the Reign of George I.
Incidentally, King William was the one killed indirectly by a molehill.
The intricate ceiling in Cardinal Wolsey's section of the palace, the first section built.
I'm always amazed by the nooks and crannies in sculptures such as this one in the Queen's Public Dining Room. It's by Grinling Gibbons.
Leonard Knyff's Hampton Court in the Reign of George I.
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King George I liked being able to control the lock to his bedroom from bed. This is the latch; if you look closely you can see the wire that rises from it. The wire goes up to the ceiling, across the room, and becomes a fancy tasseled cord near the King's bed.
Incidentally, the Georgian rooms felt a bit more welcoming that the other section of the palace.
King George I liked being able to control the lock to his bedroom from bed. This is the latch; if you look closely you can see the wire that rises from it. The wire goes up to the ceiling, across the room, and becomes a fancy tasseled cord near the King's bed.
Hampton Court Palace Gardens
A sample of the Wilderness Gardens, with lovely fall colors.
It wasn't the right time of year to visit the Rose Garden.
My lunch, a smoked chicken (chicken salad that is) club sandwich, from a garden cafe, was decent, which was better than I expected.
A map of Hampton Court Palace's Hedge Maze.
A sample of the Wilderness Gardens, with lovely fall colors.
It wasn't the right time of year to visit the Rose Garden.
My lunch, a smoked chicken (chicken salad that is) club sandwich, from a garden cafe, was decent, which was better than I expected.
A map of Hampton Court Palace's Hedge Maze.
Within the Hedge Maze. I like that the hedges are tall enough and thick enough that they really act like walls.
Yes, I solved the maze. (No, I didn't look at the map until after I solved it.)
This tunnel would look lovely in the spring.
Part of the Formal Gardens.
Within the Hedge Maze. I like that the hedges are tall enough and thick enough that they really act like walls.
Yes, I solved the maze. (No, I didn't look at the map until after I solved it.)
This tunnel would look lovely in the spring.
Part of the Formal Gardens.
Mushroom trees!
The Fountain Garden as seen from the Queen's (Mary's) Drawing Room (in the William & Mary section of the palace). Excellent. Notice the rainbow.
A panorama of Fountain Garden. The rainbow's a bit washed out in this shot, but it's nonetheless excellent. Also note the fancy ironwork screens (designed by Jean Tijou) at the end of the left and right paths.
The Privy Garden as seen from King William's apartments. Excellent for its attractive design.
Mushroom trees!
The Fountain Garden as seen from the Queen's (Mary's) Drawing Room (in the William & Mary section of the palace). Excellent. Notice the rainbow.
A panorama of Fountain Garden. The rainbow's a bit washed out in this shot, but it's nonetheless excellent. Also note the fancy ironwork screens (designed by Jean Tijou) at the end of the left and right paths.
The Privy Garden as seen from King William's apartments. Excellent for its attractive design.
The Knot Garden, perhaps.
An unusual pairing of trees.
The Knot Garden, perhaps.
An unusual pairing of trees.
Fodder for Master Carpenter's Court Panorama
Fodder for Fountain Garden Panorama