Hampton Court in Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2012 (Part 1)

By NEILMUIR1
September 9, 2012

Cardinal Wolsey started Hampton Court Palace in 1514, but when he fell out of favour it fell into the hands of King Henry VIII. It has had many changes by successive monarchs, but no member of the Royal Family has lived there since the 18th century. It is now a Historic Royal Palace and receives no government funding for its upkeep at all. Aside from the flower show, the Palace's own gardens are superb and the Tudor garden is a must.

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murielw1

Sep 9, 2012 12:20 PM CST

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What a wonderfull place, so much history, and lovely displays, love the book display.

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NEILMUIR1

Sep 9, 2012 12:33 PM CST

Name: Neil
London\Kent Border

Just stunning, that's what I think of Hampton Court. Mathe Anne Boleyn felt a bit different about it!

Plus many others.

Neil.

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Ridesredmule

Sep 9, 2012 3:10 PM CST

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Very good. Love it as always....

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NEILMUIR1

Sep 10, 2012 12:01 AM CST

Name: Neil
London\Kent Border

Dear Charleen, Part 2 is out now and Part 3 tonight!
Love to all.
Neil.

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Ridesredmule

Sep 10, 2012 6:26 AM CST

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Dearest Neil. I just looked at Part three and everything is so beautiful. Love the water features and the succulet animals....

Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1

Sep 10, 2012 6:30 AM CST

Name: Neil
London\Kent Border

Dear Charleen, that is Part 2 as Part 3 is on tonight! Glad you enjoyed it, i always try hard.
Hugs to all.
Neil.

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Ridesredmule

Sep 11, 2012 7:14 AM CST

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

I love part 3 thank you Neil.....
Just returned from it.. Astounding....

Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1

Sep 11, 2012 7:20 AM CST

Name: Neil
London\Kent Border

Dear Charleen, thank you again. Hope you are all well?

Neil.

All Things Plants. British Gardening
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Ridesredmule

Sep 11, 2012 10:23 AM CST

Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.

Hugs, dear friend....

Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

Posin Mule

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Dinu

Aug 29, 2014 10:59 AM CST

Name: Dinu
Mysore, India (Zone 10a)

Hello Neil.
I'm glad I clicked on the icon, but thought it was just another little idea 'someone' had shared!! And it did not take me long to get transformed into a paradise! What a place and what lovely photos. Kudos to you for taking us there on an e-tour. I want to share these images to my few garden-loving friends outside ATP or DG. Is there a way? I ask this because I assume that they cannot view the full set through ATP as they are not members, even if I give the URL link.

I look forward to Part 2. Do nudge me on T-mail if you can, please, lest I miss. Even Mysore has a Flower Show but it is surely an apology. It's a different scenario here and I do not visit the shows. But the ones annually held in Bangalore is said to be very good.

As expected, everything there, as in England, very orderly. Very well maintained and presented. I simply loved all the 79 images.

Best wishes.
Dinu

The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. ~ GB Shaw, 'Adventures of the black girl'

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