Palace stories
Read stories from our curators about our palaces and the people who lived in them.
Blog: The winding history of the Wilderness garden at Hampton Court Palace
With the gardens at Hampton Court Palace open again, Gardens and Estates Manager Graham Dillamore delves into the winding history of The Wilderness garden, exploring how generations of monarchs and designers have all shaped and reshaped this one corner of the palace.
Blog: Beauty tips from Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I is one of history’s most iconic monarchs, instantly recognisable in her numerous representations. But have you ever wondered what it took to create the Elizabethan look? Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman explores Elizabeth I’s beauty secrets.
Blog: Henry VIII and the sweating sickness
Henry VIII is usually remembered as the uber-confident, intimidating megalomaniac who touted his magnificence on an international stage. But in 1528, a terrifying epidemic of ‘sweating sickness’ brought out his vulnerable side. Tracy Borman explores this strange disease and Henry’s surprising reaction to it.
