Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace with Award-Winning Architectural Historian
Enjoy a private bespoke tour of Hampton Court Palace, the home of thirteen English monarchs, with an award-winning architectural historian. Drawing on expertise…
Operated by James Shemmonds
Overview
Enjoy a private bespoke tour of Hampton Court Palace, the home of thirteen English monarchs, with an award-winning architectural historian. Drawing on expertise built over many years working at the palace and writing about its history, I tailor my tours to your interests. I can offer an overview of the history of the palace and its most famous inhabitants – including Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I – or something more specific, such as a tour of the palace’s baroque architecture or many artistic treasures. I pride myself on providing guests with stories about the palace which are not only fascinating, but well researched and accurate! As an historian, I keep up to date with the latest research and am able to share hidden gems and aspects of the palace's history that go unseen or are commonly misunderstood.
What’s included
- Was awarded the Hawksmoor Medal by the SAHGB for one of his research papers on the palace's history.
- Previously worked as an Architectural Investigator, researching the history of buildings.
- He holds a masters in architectural history, for which he was awarded a distinction.
- A private tour of Hampton Court Palace with James, who first started working at the palace in 2014.
- Gives talks for the public, staff and volunteers at Hampton Court Palace.
Not included
- Transport
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hampton Court Palace
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