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By NEILMUIR1 | Eltham Palace is a place of many contrasts. First recorded in the Domesday book in 1086 AD, it was then owned by the Bishop of Bayeaux. In 1305 it was given to the Crown and taken over by King Edward II, a succession of monarchs then extended and improved it including King Henry IV and King Edward IV. King Henry VIII grew up here and both he and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I also added to it!
The Last Royal resident was King Charles I, who lost the Palace and his life during the English civil war in 1648 when a lot of the Palace was demolished.
It was during the 18th century that it was used as a barn, until in the 19th century people called for it to be restored! In 1933 the Courtaulds, a very rich family, leased the land and built an Art Deco Palace attached to the Great Hall that was built in 1470. As you will see they also did a bit to the Garden.
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Name: Maridell Sioux City IA (Zone 4b) enjoy the moment         Maridell Aug 12, 2010 6:55 PM CST |
| I really like the way you give us the view as you take your walks through the amazing gardens you share. Your photos superb as always, almost like being there.... |
Name: Patricia Goldthwaite, TX (Zone 8a)          patrob Aug 12, 2010 7:05 PM CST |
| Absolutely amazing! Thank you. |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border          NEILMUIR1 Aug 12, 2010 7:13 PM CST |
| Thank you very much for your most kind comments. I do put a lot of work into them, but it is enjoyable work, well the walking around Gardens is the best bit! I am glad you enjoyed it and hope that you will look out for Part 2. Kindest Regards. Neil. |
Name: Cherie (Cece) Coogan Southeastern WI zone 5a (Zone 5a)  cececoogan Aug 12, 2010 8:32 PM CST |
| Great Neil, I loved this one very much. It is amazing what we can all learn from you. Thank you for doing this for all of us................ the faster I go, the behinder I get |
Name: Linda Cartwright Del Rio, Texas        taters55 Aug 12, 2010 9:20 PM CST |
| Another great article, and awesome photo tour! Thank you so much! |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border NEILMUIR1 Aug 13, 2010 1:53 AM CST |
| Thank you for your comments, I am so glad you liked it! Watch out for Part 2! Regards. Neil. |
Name: Doris Klene Greensburg,Indiana. Horse,cattle owners click klenepipe        kareoke Aug 13, 2010 6:22 AM CST |
Magnificent, Thank you  |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border NEILMUIR1 Aug 13, 2010 6:43 AM CST |
| Deat Doris, thank you for your comments! You can get scones and cream on the south lawn, how pleasant! Regards. Neil. |
Name: Doris Klene Greensburg,Indiana. Horse,cattle owners click klenepipe kareoke Aug 13, 2010 7:29 AM CST |
Neil I just knew you would have something waiting for me,  |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border NEILMUIR1 Aug 13, 2010 10:25 AM CST |
| Dear Doris, at least it is a nice something! Regards. Neil.  |
Name: Doris Klene Greensburg,Indiana. Horse,cattle owners click klenepipe kareoke Aug 13, 2010 11:04 AM CST |
| What can I say other than WOW |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border NEILMUIR1 Aug 13, 2010 11:07 AM CST |
| Dear Doris, you could say no Charley you are not eating them all! Regards. Neil. |
Name: Doris Klene Greensburg,Indiana. Horse,cattle owners click klenepipe kareoke Aug 13, 2010 11:09 AM CST |
| Charlie don't you DARE touch those, they are MINE. |
Name: Maridell Sioux City IA (Zone 4b) enjoy the moment Maridell Aug 13, 2010 4:33 PM CST |
mouth watering  |
Name: Connie Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a)  Petalpants Aug 26, 2010 1:11 PM CST |
Neil, what a wonderful article, and fantastic photos! Finally got to read this, and enjoyed every fact and picture; I really liked that sunken garden... esp. the wall, with different kinds of bricks and stones! Thanks for your hard work, as always~  Connie |
Name: Neil London\Kent Border NEILMUIR1 Aug 26, 2010 1:27 PM CST |
| Dear Connie, nice to see you back after your absence. I do hope you and the family are well? Hope you enjoy the Articles on The Crystal Palace as well! Big Hugs. Neil. |
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