Chocolate Court stair, Hampton Court Palace

I absolutely love that Hampton Court has a special kitchen for making hot chocolate, and a sweet staircase next door!
This stair is packed into a tight space with winders used instead of quarter landings.

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Again, the treads have a chuncky ogee profile.

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Where the flight passes a window the treads are supported by an arch.

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Another arch from above…

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It is interesting to see how the winders in an ogee flight are dealt with.

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The method for getting supplies up the staircase…

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