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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM JOHN THOMS (1803-85)

'Hampton Court, side of Wolsey's Hall'

Sep 1853

Albumen print | 17.9 x 22.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2905977

Photograph of the north side of the Great Hall photographed from the Clock Court inside Hampton Court Palace. A male figure stands by the second buttress from the left.

  • Creator(s)

    William John Thoms (1803-85) (photographer)

  • 17.9 x 22.0 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
                    • Great Hall [Hampton Court Palace]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Palaces
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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