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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Hampton Court Palace


Hampton Court Palace was the destination for our Couple Missionary outing in March. The photo was snapped while we were waiting for the Adams' to join the group.
We are all here now.

Timed just right for a great display of crocus and daffodils




The great gate house of Hampton Court/ This is one of the two surviving palaces that belonged to King Henry VIII

Main Entrance

King Henry VIII's Kitchens

Royal Kitchens






The Great Watching Chamber



King Henry's Great Hall




William and Mary's Apartments/ designed by Sir Christopher Wren


Court Clock




The Queen's Beasts-Red Dragon of Wales

The Queen's Beasts- the Panther



 Privy Garden- recently restored to William III's 1702 layout/ with plants of the same variety





Tudor Chimneys


The Base Court






The Great Fountain Gardens





Yew trees from the middle 1700's






Pond Garden




 Pond Garden and Banqueting House







William and Mary Reign


Elder and Sister Young- our photographer

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