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Samuel West
- Narrator
- (voice)
Tracy Borman
- Self - Historian
- (as Dr. Tracy Borman)
Jonathan Foyle
- Self - Historian of Architecture
- (as Dr. Jonathan Foyle)
Suzannah Lipscomb
- Self - Author and Historian
- (as Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb)
Lucy Worsley
- Self - Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces
- (as Dr. Lucy Worsley)
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An Historical Exploration of an Impressive Palace
This documentary provides an historical, if somewhat romanticized, story of Hampton Court, the palace that became Henry VIII's favorite.
The palace was built by Cardinal Woolsey, a friend of the young king who assumed the throne at age 18. Later it passed into Henry's hands and was his favorite among the many palaces at his disposal. His reign was an ostentatious show of extravagant display and intentional excess. The palace was a reflection of Henry's tastes and his appetites.
As it exists today, the palace is a hybrid of Tudor and Baroque architectural styles. Its many rooms are decorated with remnants of its former tenants, including Henry's six wives. Historical experts discuss the structure itself and how it was modified during Henry's life and after, with interesting facts about life in court.
I particularly enjoyed the information about Henry's personality and the royal lineage. I would have liked more information about the 60 acres of gardens that surround Hampton Court, but this film is a good starting point.
The palace was built by Cardinal Woolsey, a friend of the young king who assumed the throne at age 18. Later it passed into Henry's hands and was his favorite among the many palaces at his disposal. His reign was an ostentatious show of extravagant display and intentional excess. The palace was a reflection of Henry's tastes and his appetites.
As it exists today, the palace is a hybrid of Tudor and Baroque architectural styles. Its many rooms are decorated with remnants of its former tenants, including Henry's six wives. Historical experts discuss the structure itself and how it was modified during Henry's life and after, with interesting facts about life in court.
I particularly enjoyed the information about Henry's personality and the royal lineage. I would have liked more information about the 60 acres of gardens that surround Hampton Court, but this film is a good starting point.
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- atlasmb
- Jan 29, 2015
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