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Laura’s London: A History of Hyde Park – Long Read

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While it is a wonderful place for a walk, Hyde Park is also used for major concerts and the annual Winter Wonderland. But the park has a long history that includes reviews of troops, encampments, duels, highway robberies, executions and more. One of London's eight royal parks, Hyde Park is in central London and adjoins Kensington Gardens. Its borders start from the west of … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: A History of Hyde Park – Long Read

Ten More Interesting Facts About Hyde Park

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Created in 1637, Hyde Park is by far the largest of the four Royal Parks in London at 350 acres.  In a previous piece, we covered such interesting facts surrounding its memorials, Speakers Corner, and its former use as a hunting grounds for King Henry VIII.  Of course, these are not all the fascinating details and realities about the city’s biggest park.  Join us as we delve … [Read more...] about Ten More Interesting Facts About Hyde Park

THE ALBERT MEMORIAL: A Close-up Look at Victoria’s Tribute to Her Prince

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When Queen Victoria's husband died unexpectedly, it was not just the monarch that mourned as the nation too was consumed with grief along with a certain amount of guilt at not having appreciated Prince Albert and everything he had done. A grand and complex memorial was built to place Albert in the centre of arts and sciences of the 1860s. PRINCE ALBERT Prince Albert of … [Read more...] about THE ALBERT MEMORIAL: A Close-up Look at Victoria’s Tribute to Her Prince

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

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