Hampton Court - Characters

The Palace was somewhat brought to life by various historical characters - there were many different events and conversations, dances and displays.

Some characters were definitely larger than life

Bay-winged hawk

Close up

This character announced the coming of the Royal Couple
(King Henry VIII and his new bride)

The happy couple

Henry VIII in a good mood

and enjoying arm-wrestling with Black Will... not happy when Will 'let' him win

can't remember this character but fabulous costume

This guy dared to beat the King in arm-wrestling, and won his admiration, and a promotion.

Here he prepares to take on a rival in mock-fighting

His challenger, suitably full of confidence. And of himself

Have at you!

Thrust and parry

A well-turned calf and a swift blade - that's the ticket