London’s Royal Parks
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Description
London's royal parks are among its most beautiful and beloved spaces.
From Hyde Park to Regent's Park, these green spaces have a grand history – some were royally owned as far back as the Norman conquest, others were acquired by Henry VIII during the Reformation – and since being opened to the public during the eighteenth century, they have hosted some of London's great events, including the Great Exhibition and innumerable jubilees and celebrations.
This book tells the story of all eight of the parks from the point when they were acquired by the monarchy until the present day, including the major historic moments and events with which they are associated.
Table of Contents
Introduction
St James's Park: A Park of Great Majesty
Green Park: A Park of Simple Beauty
Hyde Park: A Park for the People
Kensington Gardens: A Royal Park with a Royal Palace
Regent's Park: A Royal Partnership
Greenwich Park: Birthplace of the Tudors
Bushy Park: A Royal Sleeping Beauty
Richmond Park: A Medieval Royal Pasture
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
St James's Park: A Park of Great Majesty
Green Park: A Park of Simple Beauty
Hyde Park: A Park for the People
Kensington Gardens: A Royal Park with a Royal Palace
Regent's Park: A Royal Partnership
Greenwich Park: Birthplace of the Tudors
Bushy Park: A Royal Sleeping Beauty
Richmond Park: A Medieval Royal Pasture
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
Product details
| Published | 10 Feb 2014 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 104 |
| ISBN | 9780747813705 |
| Imprint | Shire Publications |
| Illustrations | 6 col |
| Dimensions | 210 x 149 mm |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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