Explore Hampton Court Palace: Souvenir Guidebook (Historic Royal Palaces) by Brett Dolman

Explore Hampton Court Palace: Souvenir Guidebook (Historic Royal Palaces) Reviews

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  Redfox5

  I wish I had read this why I was walking around, I feel like I missed loads! This is a great guide to Hampton Court. It's filled with stunning photos and filled with interesting history. It gives you tips for tours(which I wish I had followed!) but also would be good to have at home incase you wanted to look up information. Mine also smells like biscuits which is always a bonus!
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  Courtney

  I bought guidebooks (basically mini history books!) from every historical site I visited while in the UK, and I'm so glad I did because it's so fun to read them back at home and not only reminisce on what I saw in person, but learn even more than I could during my visit! I was mostly interested in Hampton Court due to its connection to Henry VIII and the childhood of Elizabeth I - so I especially enjoyed the portion of this book that detailed more of that history. Also, learning about the more modern day grace & favorite apartments and residents was fascinating! I want to research more!
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  Jane

  Perfect guide book to understand the history of Hampton Court Palace. Perfect for as you walk around and to reread as you remember your day out.
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  Elizabeth

  I would have like to have seen more of this guide dedicated to the Tudor section of the palace, but overall this is very detailed and interesting.
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  Tara van Beurden

  When I went to London in 2009 (a ‘stopover’ when I went to Dubai – it’s cheaper to fly Brisbane to London and stop in Dubai, then it is to just fly Brisbane to Dubai return – go figure!), I really wanted to go to Hampton Court Palace because it was the 500 year anniversary of King Henry VIII’s ascension to the throne (King Henry VIII is my favourite historical figure ever – I can’t explain why, I just love him). But we were only there three days, and my mum felt going to the Tower of London was enough. So when I moved to London temporarily in 2012, I made a beeline for Hampton Court Palace (after a second visit to Tower of London, of course!). It’s a very cool place – very beautiful, and if you’re really lucky, you will find a gentleman dressed up as Henry himself (I got a picture with him!!). This guide book provides highlights of the key attractions of this famous historical palace. I highly recommend a visit!
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  Ruth

  c2013. I was surprised that this souvenir guidebook had its own ISBN number. Purchased because I know that trying to visit a well known tourist site is sometimes useless without the accompanying book. But in this case, I think it was somewhat redundant. Some great pictures and additional historical background but in trying to be all things to all people have made it somewhat milquetoasty. However, some of the normal crew have pronounced it as extremely interesting and they had not visited the actual Palace.
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  Lori

  It's taken me awhile but I've finished!
  
  I'm one to stop and read all the placards st a tourist site so much of the information in the book I had read along the way of touring Hampton Court BUT I did learn many other bits of history from the book that was fascinating. Very good book
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  Amanda

  This guide to Hampton Court Palace provides you with even more information about the history of one of the worlds most iconic royal residences. Full of history and interesting information I found this guide really interesting.
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  Kelly Carey

  A good guidebook for reading during and after your visit to Hampton Court. The book, however, does seem to spend a lot of time on paintings.
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  Candy

  Great insight. Worth the price.