Parks and Gardens

The history of and secret spots in London’s beautiful parks and gardens

Seven Secrets Of The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs

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The world-famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs are one of London’s quirkiest and most fascinating historical sights. The striking Victorian models were the first ever full scale statues of extinct animals and are invaluable both historically and scientifically, but also for the entertainment value they have provided over the last 150 years. Let’s get into the story […]

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The Two London Graves You Are Encouraged To Dance On

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Graveyards are often beguiling and fascinating but, I am sure you would agree, are generally fairly sombre places. In Islington however, you will find two graves upon you which you are joyously and actively encouraged to dance… Joseph Grimaldi Park By the Regent’s Canal near Angel you will find Joseph Grimaldi Park. Dating from the

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10 Beautiful And Historic Spots To Explore In Autumn

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London is, by UN standards, an ‘urban forest’. The sheer number of trees and the huge array of delightful open spaces, means that when Autumn comes around, London is an explosion of reds, yellows and oranges. Here are 10 stunning spots to explore in London in Autumn, along with, of course, the history behind them.

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