The Domesday survey of 1086 records the manor of Eltham as belonging to Odo, Bishop of Bayeux and half-brother of William the Conqueror. Over the centuries many kings and queens have frequented Eltham and Henry V111 spent much of his childhood here. Eltham declined during the 17th century and it wasn’t until the Courtaulds took residence in 1933 that it was turned into their new home, inspired by Hampton Court, and retaining what was possible of the historic palace.
Eltham Palace, 2008
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