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A Brief History of London’s Parks

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London’s parks are some of the best in the world.  From Hyde Park to Hampstead Heath, they are beautiful places that create pockets of greenery throughout the city, offering Londoners a chance to connect with nature, be active, speak out, and have fun.  However, these parks didn’t always exist, and their creation has a story all its own.  In fact, there are several stories as … [Read more...] about A Brief History of London’s Parks

Top 10 Gardens in London for a Respite On Your Next Trip

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Sometimes in the middle of the city, you need to get away and find some peace and quiet.  That can seem difficult in an urban environment, but London is peppered with gardens where respite can be had.  Not all of them are huge sprawling greenspaces, some are like small islands in the concrete jungle.  When you need a moment while visiting London, we hope you will consider one … [Read more...] about Top 10 Gardens in London for a Respite On Your Next Trip

Regent’s Park: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Regent’s Park You Might Not Know

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One of London’s many Royal Parks, Regent’s Park once belonged to Barking Abbey until Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries and took their property for the crown. From that point, it was a hunting park until King George IV (then Prince Regent) commissioned a master plan from John Nash. Eventually, the plan changed and the park first opened to the public in 1835. Today, it has … [Read more...] about Regent’s Park: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Regent’s Park You Might Not Know

The London Fiver – Five Beautiful London Gardens to Visit on Your Next Trip

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Our lives need beauty and not just the man-made kind, but the natural kind. Even in a large city such as London, there is a definite need for greenery, ponds, and flowers. For centuries, the upper classes of Britain felt the same way and many gardens in the city were constructed with the idea of bringing beauty to the cityscape and as a good place for being seen. Today many of … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Beautiful London Gardens to Visit on Your Next Trip

London’s Back Garden: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hyde Park You Might Not Know

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Hyde Park is one of the greatest sites in London, its sprawling expanse making a beautiful green stamp on the city. It contains a great number of memorials, events, statues, architectural wonders, and Speakers Corner, where individuals may debate on important issues. The park has even more interesting aspects to it that you may not know. Have a look below at some of the facts … [Read more...] about London’s Back Garden: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hyde Park You Might Not Know

London Places: Ten Random Facts and Figures about Leicester Square You May Not Have Known

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As famous as Grauman’s Chinese Theater is in Los Angeles for movie premieres, London has Leicester Square. Yet before it was the focus of the film industry’s glitz and glamour, it was private property bordering a great house. After the house was demolished and a court case prevented building there, the square was eventually donated to be a place for the public, eventually … [Read more...] about London Places: Ten Random Facts and Figures about Leicester Square You May Not Have Known

Top 12 London Views – Best Places for a great View of London

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Our friends at Visit Britain have put together a great list of places in London that have the best views! Check it out! 1). London Eye - on a clear day they say you can see around 25 miles from the top - as far as Windsor Castle! The EDF Energy London Eye is 135m high - equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other. 2). The Monument - was built to … [Read more...] about Top 12 London Views – Best Places for a great View of London

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