Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Hampton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Hampton.-- par., township, and vil. with ry. sta., Middlesex, on river Thames, 12 miles S W. of Hyde Park Corner, London -- par., 3351 ac. (142 water), pop. 6940; township, 2036 ac. (62 water), pop. 4776; P.O., T.O.; has extensive works in connection with the London water supply. Its residences include the house of David Garrick (1716-1779.) About a mile from the vil. is Hampton Court Palace, one of the finest specimens extant of the Tudor style of architecture. It was built by Cardinal Wolsey, and (1526) presented by him to Henry VIII., after which the palace continued to be a royal residence until the reign of George H. Edward VI. was born here. The State apartments, picture gallery, and gardens are open to the public; but other parts of the building are reserved as a home for persons of rank in reduced circumstances.
A village in Hounslow hundred, in the county of Middlesex.