To Hampton palace, chearfully we came, Which from the joining town derives its name; With seats encompass'd, beautiful and fair, Far fam'd for prospects and salubr-ous air:
Refresh'd - to view the gardens we proceed. The walks extensive, free from ev'ry weed; Thro' various paths, as fancy leads the way, Pleas'd with the scenes, i from LEANDER stray, Roam thro' each silent, solitary grove, Some form'd for meditation, some for love
F Streeter, Hampton Court: A Descriptive Poem (1778)