The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 385, August 15, 1829

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 385, August 15, 1829

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

HAMPTON COURT.

14:48
2

THE SKETCH-BOOK

5:45
3

MANNERS & CUSTOMS OF ALL NATIONS.

12:45
4

PLAN FOR A NEW CITY.

0:04
5

THE SELECTOR; - AND LITERARY NOTICES OF NEW WORKS.

16:23
6

Spirit of Discovery.

5:21
7

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS

12:38
8

The Gatherer. - A snapper up of unconsidered trifles. SHAKSPEARE.

5:01

Description

A sweeping bird’s‑eye illustration opens this lively chronicle of Hampton Court, letting listeners picture the sprawling Tudor palace as it once glittered along the Thames. The narrative traces the site’s transformation from Cardinal Wolsey’s opulent remodel to a royal showcase for French ambassadors, describing the elaborate preparations, gilded kitchens, and the Cardinal’s flamboyant entrance on horseback. Through diaries and surviving manuscripts, the author recreates the sounds of clattering plates, the glow of golden chandeliers, and the extravagant banquets that defined early 16th‑century court life.

The book then follows the palace through the reigns of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and beyond, noting momentous events such as the birth of Edward VI, the tragic death of Jane Seymour, and the sumptuous Christmas of Mary and Philip illuminated by a thousand lamps. It also recounts the political intrigues of James I’s religious conference, Charles I’s reluctant refuge during the plague, and Cromwell’s brief ownership. Listeners gain a vivid sense of how each monarch reshaped the court’s architecture and ceremony, leaving an imprint that can still be felt in the stone walls today.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (69K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Nicolas Hayes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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