Molesey in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Privy Garden

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

1. The Privy Garden Marker

Inscription.
The baroque Privy Garden you see today was originally completed by William III in 1702, then reconstructed by Historic Royal Palaces in 1995.

William III’s baroque masterpiece William III (r1689-1702) swept away the old Tudor Privy Garden to create a magnificent garden in the latest French style, adding Dutch and English features.

Highly formal garden like this were a symbol of man’s control over nature. When William realised his new garden was too high to see the Thames, he ordered it dug up to give him a better view of the river!

Today this terrace is used once more in the summer to re-create displays of Queen Mary (r

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 51° 24.161′ N, 0° 20.199′ W. Marker is in Molesey, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hampton Court Bridge and Hampton Court Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in Hampton Court Palace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Molesey, England KT8 9AS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Broad Walk (a few steps from this marker); The Great Fountain Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Jubilee Fountain

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(about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Home Park and the Long Water (about 210 meters away); Barge Walk (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Site of the Toy Inn (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Molesey Riverbank (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Family Coat of Arms of Thomas Newland Allen (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Molesey.

Also see . . .
1. Hampton Court Palace. (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hampton Court Palace on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

2. The Privy Garden Marker

The Privy Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

3. The Privy Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.