The history of and secret spots in London’s beautiful parks and gardens
On the face of it, the statue of William III in St James’s Square looks fairly standard. Plinth: tick, horse: tick, King dressed as a Roman: tick. Look closely however and you will notice something strange under the horse’s back-left hoof… a odd mound. It has been speculated that this unusual feature represents the molehill […]
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Minutes away from the hustle and bustle and general hurly-burly of King’s Cross station is a wonderful little pocket of greenery. At just 2 acres, the Camley Street Natural Park may be small, but it is mighty and provides a haven for wildlife in central London. It has been closed for the last few years
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Walk to the South West corner of Greenwich Park and you will find a set of square hedges by a brick wall. Hidden behind the hedges is a very unusual historical oddity: the remains of a royal bath. It is known as ‘Queen Caroline’s bath’ and the story behind it is one of scandal, salacious
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Usually reserved for the Queen’s annual garden party guests, the Summer of 2021 saw Buckingham Palace throw open the doors to its extensive gardens to the public for the first time. The History of the Palace Buckingham House, as it was originally called, was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. It was then
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One of things I love about exploring the City of London is its abundance of hidden pocket parks and courtyards. Not only are they calm, little oases of green but they also have fascinating and layered histories. Discovering Cleary Garden, off Queen Victoria Street, on a peaceful Sunday afternoon put it firmly towards the top
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