Visitors explore the grounds of Hampton Court Palace in London, England on July 16, 1980. – Vintage Photograph

On July 16th, 1980, visitors explored the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, located 15 miles west of London in the Thames area. Originally built by Cardinal Wolsey in the 16th century, the palace was added to by Sir Christopher Wren for William and Mary, and features 54 acres of gardens and a real tennis court still in use today.On July 16th, 1980, visitors explored the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, located 15 miles west of London in the Thames area. Originally built by Cardinal Wolsey in the 16th century, the palace was added to by Sir Christopher Wren for William and Mary, and features 54 acres of gardens and a real tennis court still in use today.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 20.3 cm

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UPI OUT 21 JUL 1980 HAMPTON COURT PALACE July 16th 1980 PAP193041-1 (Cr-W) London, PA: Hampton Court Palace, 15 miles west of London. Situated on the Thames, i was built originally by Cardinal Wolsey, and added to by Sir Christopher Wren for William and Mary. The 16th century palace has 54 acres of gardens with the famous maze (not pictured). King Henry VIII had a real tennis court built there, still in use today. PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTOS FOR FIRSTPUBLICATION EVENING PAPERS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 16th 1980