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Brian Arlow Posts: 51 Joined: 7th Aug 2007 Location: UK | quotePosted at 16:39 on 13th November 2007 I like to think that we have some of the greatest buildings any where in the world and would like to hear your favourites My favourite is Hampton court palace it is steeped in so much history and the palace is in perfect condition. King Henry is what this building is probably known best for it has so much to see you can almost feel old Henry's presence. so lets hear your favourite site |
Judy Carol Posts: 21 Joined: 13th Nov 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 23:15 on 13th November 2007 As for palaces, Hampton Court Palace is the best. I must admit that I have not seen many but Hampton took my breath away at its commanding beauty and preservation. Loved the Tudor kitchens and Henry VIII's astronomical clock hangs on the second tower archway. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the carriages and the hoof beats of horses as they come through the huge archway on cobblestone streets. When it comes to castles, I simply fell in love with the fairy tale castle of Ann Boleyn's childhood home, Hever Castle. It was, later in time, the home of William Waldorf Astor. He added beautiful Italian gardens and water mazes. Saw some black tulips for the first time. There is a small lake. If you like gardens, don't miss this one. Talking about all this makes me want to go back so badly. |
Ian Gedge Posts: 90 Joined: 20th Apr 2007 Location: UK | quotePosted at 16:32 on 14th November 2007 Hampton Court is indeed a great place. I only ever visited it as a child but remember it quite well. Of course being a child at the time it's not the palace I remember best but the fantastic maze. |
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