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A Royal Landscape at Greenwich Park
In the 1660s, King Charles II (1639 – 1685) had Greenwich Park redesigned to an ambitious scheme known as ‘The Grand Plan’.
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Queen Elizabeth Oak in Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park boasts thousands of trees, but Queen Elizabeth’s Oak is easily the most famous.
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Famous Artists at Greenwich Park
Among the thousands of artists who have found inspiration in Greenwich Park are three of the most well-known figures in Western art…
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London's autumn walks
Experience the captivating beauty of autumn in London's iconic parks. Discover serene walks, vibrant foliage, and seasonal activities here!
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Shrine of Youth: The Peter Pan Statue, Kensington Gardens
The Royal Parks are bursting with literary history. Perhaps the most famous fictional resident of the parks is Peter Pan – the boy who wouldn’t grow up.
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The Camouflage School at Kensington Gardens
Following the start of the First World War, a school was founded in Kensington Gardens to develop camouflage techniques and patterns.
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The Royal Parks in Literature
From Samuel Pepys to J.M. Barrie, discover the classic authors whose connections to London’s Royal Parks inspired and featured in their stories
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Ghosts of the Royal Parks
Tales from the archives of a few of the ghosts people have reported seeing in London's Royal Parks.
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Remembering Ignatius Sancho
Ignatius Sancho was a writer, composer and abolitionist who lived on the edge of Greenwich Park, and became the first black person to vote in Britain.
History & heritage | Historical figures
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