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31: 30: 103:. While the palace's styles are an accident of fate, a unity exists due to the use of pink bricks and a symmetrical, albeit vague, balancing of successive low wings. 53: 21: 60:. Last used by the British royal family in the 18th century, the palace is located 11.7 miles (18.8 km) south west of 106:
Today, the palace is open to the public, and is a major tourist attraction. It is cared for by an independent charity,
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was begun. Work halted in 1694, leaving the palace in two distinct contrasting architectural styles, domestic
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which receives no funding from the Government or the Crown.
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Portal:London
Showcase article
Christopher Wren's south front built for William and Mary viewed from the Privy Garden.
Christopher Wren
William and Mary
Hampton Court Palace
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
London
Charing Cross
Central London
River Thames
Cardinal Wolsey
favourite
King Henry VIII
William III
Versailles
Tudor
Baroque
Historic Royal Palaces
More Knowledge (XXG) featured articles
Suggest a showcase article
View showcase article archive

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