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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM JOHN THOMS (1803-85)

'Hampton Court. Entrance'; The Great Gatehouse at Hampton Court Palace

21 Sep 1853

Albumen print | 18.0 x 22.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905976

Photograph of the Great Gatehouse at Hampton Court Palace, taken following the restoration work of the late 1830s.

Hampton Court Palace was developed by courtiers Giles Daubeney and Thomas Wolsey before becoming a favourite palace of King Henry VIII.

  • Creator(s)

    William John Thoms (1803-85) (photographer)

  • 18.0 x 22.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • Richmond [Greater London]
                • Hampton [Richmond]
                  • Hampton Court Palace
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Palaces
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