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It's in Middlesex

If anybody wants to argue that Hampton Court palace isn't in Middlesex, perhaps they would like to take it up with the editors of the Victoria County History of Middesex, who include Hampton Court Palace in their volume Middlesex II. Zythophile (talk) 12:05, 26 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It was in 1911 when they published. It isn't now. Johnbod (talk) 14:12, 26 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

John Nost

Surprised no mention here. His article says: "He was prolific and received many commissions, including at Hampton Court Palace, Melbourne Hall, Castle Howard, Buckingham Palace, and Chatsworth. Many of his statues were cast in lead." Martinevans123 (talk) 15:38, 3 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Versailles

The article states "which was intended to rival the Palace of Versailles". Is there a realiable source for that claim? Clearly, Hampton Court does neither compare in size nor style, so it seems doubtful what the intentions were. ♆ CUSH ♆ 05:01, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It's generally accepted that a fair portion of Large scale Palaces built in the late 17th and early 18th Centuries were intended to rival, or imitate the Chateau de Versailles. And given William III had a lifelong rivalry and extreme vendetta with/against Louis XIV, a link is probable. Further, Hampton Court's facades do compare in size with the Central block of The Palace de Versailles West Facade. (The block which contains the Galerie des glaces, E.T.C.)

As for Hampton Court specifically, the only concrete evidence you could use, is William III's commissioning of a roundel Painting in Fountain Court, which depicts Hercules. William associated himself with Hercules, like Louis XIV associated himself with Apollo. (Infact there is a statue of Apollo in the Privy Garden) Pugs Volant (talk) 12:22, 31 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Surrey

Not a single mention of the county where it actually is...

"Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, Surrey, England, UK."

Danstarr69 (talk) 07:53, 1 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

That's the postal address but the border between Richmond and Molesley is the River Thames here. Murgatroyd49 (talk) 09:59, 1 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Tickets

I am returning to England in June and want to again visit Hampton Court Palace but in checking your web site there is no mention of ticketing. Can/should I buy tickets in advance? Do I need to? If so are they only good in a specific day? thank you so much, chonna 67.216.150.81 (talk) 16:35, 25 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest you look at their website, this is not a travel guide. Murgatroyd49 (talk) 16:40, 25 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]