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Feb 191 min

Man Alive - Film about Hyde Park

'First transmitted in 1971, John Pitman reports from Hyde Park, which was Henry VIII's former hunting ground. The park has now become...

Oct 31, 20232 min

What a load of Rubbish!

In February 1954, it was announced that a government committee was to be set up by Sir David Eccles, the Minister of Works, to...

Jul 17, 20231 min

Model Allotment, Hyde Park

Model Allotment in Hyde Park

Jul 6, 20231 min

Primrose Hill

An article about Primrose Hill published in 1908 in the St Pancras Gazette.

Nov 10, 20221 min

Women Gardeners

The Ministry of Agriculture went on to employ a women gardener to supervise the allotment and provide horticultural advice to the public....

Nov 3, 20222 min

Remembering How It Was Done

For those who remember raking leaves for months on end in the park, cast your mind back to the forage harvester that was regularly seen...

Jun 30, 20222 min

Remembering William John Hepburn

Something from the Archives John Hepburn It is 69 years since the death was announced of William John Hepburn (left), superintendent of...