HAMPTON COURT PALACE (N)

The official guidebooks and histories are generally well-regarded, especially for visitors or those with a general interest in the palace.

The book provides a compelling and richly illustrated account of the palace's history, focusing on the people who lived and worked there over five centuries. It is not a dry architectural study, but rather a narrative history that brings the palace to life.

Key themes and contents include The Tudor Period, Architectural Evolution, The Gardens, and the narrative continues through the Georgian period and beyond, exploring how the palace was eventually opened to the public by Queen Victoria.

As an official publication from the agency that manages the palace, it is a reliable source of information. The authors, like Lucy Worsley, are highly respected historians. And, like other National Geographic publications, the book is praised for its high-quality, vivid illustrations and photographs that help to tell the story of the palace and its residents.