Saturday, 9 March 2013

"I'm Henry The Eighth I Am ..."

We had a school trip to Hampton Court Palace this week. I have some great photos of my class, which unfortunately I don't have permission to post, but here are a few that I can.


As we arrived at the palace we were greeted by this man, and we were convinced he must be Henry VIII. He told us he wasn't, but just a guard. 


The children were all slightly obsessed with the idea that we might see a ghost as some parts of Hampton Court are reportedly haunted. Some were fearful about this, but most gleeful. I had reassured some of the nervous ones that we almost certainly would not see any Tudors. But as we were just about to enter the Royal Appartments, when to our shock out burst a very grumpy Henry VIII. He ordered us out of the way, and then disappeared at speed down the stairs with one of his wives. For me me this was one of the highlights of the trip.


Later we were also impressed with some beautiful paintings. This one we learned could not actually have been sat for, as Henry is flanked by Edward VI and his mother Jane Seymour, who died shortly after his birth.


I also thought you might like to see this rather interesting royal toilet. How many royal botties might have sat here?

Sorry if the pictures are not the greatest quality, as I was snapping very quickly, while making sure we didn't lose anyone. Any school trip where you come back with the same number of children you set off with is a success!
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23 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain Snow9 March 2013 at 03:09

    Thanks for the journey into royal places....especially that royal toilet! lol

    The surprise visitors must have been a high point of the day.

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  2. Louise9 March 2013 at 03:17

    What a fascinating place to visit- down to the royal privvy! Great photos.

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  3. Eugenia O'Neal9 March 2013 at 04:32

    I'd have wanted to see a ghost, too! The picture with the back of Henry has nice angles.

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  4. Susan Lindquist9 March 2013 at 05:03

    Haha! What a terrific school trip! And I have to laugh ... doing headcounts when on school trips is always such an adventure ... like herding hummingbirds!

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  5. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz9 March 2013 at 06:32

    Oh, wouldn't I love to go to this place with you?! Well, I suppose I have! Thank you.

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  6. Sheila (Bookjourney)9 March 2013 at 06:51

    What an incredible experience! I love the pictures and the toilet makes me laugh... that was the royal toilet? I am afraid to ask what the impoverish ones were like... a hole in the ground I bet.

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  7. Paulita 9 March 2013 at 06:52

    Jealous of your school trip. I hate to imagine what the non-royal toilets were like!Here's Mine

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  8. Nancy9 March 2013 at 07:29

    What a fun trip! Thanks for sharing the tour...I really enjoyed it a lot. Looks like you did too! I love the photo of the Henry VIII walking down the stairs - that's one to be framed for sure!

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  9. Elizabeth9 March 2013 at 08:02

    AWESOME photos...I love touring places like that and going back in time. LOL on Henry popping out. :)

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  10. Nise' 9 March 2013 at 08:37

    What an awesome field trip!

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  11. Christine Harding9 March 2013 at 09:31

    Fabulous photos, and what a great day out. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/9qx5t

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  12. Nicki9 March 2013 at 11:15

    Now that is what I call a field trip. How cool!

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  13. Rambling9 March 2013 at 13:45

    Great photos! I've visited Hampton Court many times and it's never enough.

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  14. Ali9 March 2013 at 16:57

    What a wonderful field trip! So much history and beauty, and it sounds like it was fun for the kids, too.

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  15. Sam9 March 2013 at 18:00

    I really enjoyed these photos. Yes, the guard does look Henry VIII ish :)

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  16. Anonymous9 March 2013 at 18:42

    I visited Hampton Courts over 10 yrs. ago. I'd enjoyed all the historical heritage and the magnificent structure. Thanks for these photos... bring back fond memories.

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  17. Arti9 March 2013 at 18:44

    I visited Hampton Courts over 10 yrs. ago. I'd enjoyed all the historical heritage and the magnificent structure. Thanks for these photos... bring back fond memories.

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  18. Crystal @ I Totally Paused!10 March 2013 at 13:40

    What a lovely school trip! I want to visit Hampton Court the next time I visit England. I've always loved the story behind that portrait of Henry VIII with Edward VI and Jane...Henry tended to say that Jane was his only true wife since she's the only one who gave him a son. He's such an interesting historical figure!

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  19. Anonymous10 March 2013 at 18:29

    Love it! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #73!

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  20. Lmkazmierczak10 March 2013 at 19:57

    Ooh, a velvet seat♫ Why am I not surprised....My Top Shot: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/03/pipes.html

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  21. AliceAndFlorence13 March 2013 at 16:07

    Great school trip pictures! Brings back memories of trips to Stratford Upon Avon.
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    Wendy x

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  22. KC @ genxfinance14 March 2013 at 06:49

    What a fun trip. it's cool that they're wearing costumes. Makes one wonder and imagine the life during those era. Plus, it would be adorable to hear some long-forgotten accent or something.

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  23. Joy6 April 2014 at 12:11

    What fun! I love the photo of the guard and description of Henry VIII's gruff manner. Sounds like a great place to visit!

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