The construction of the 'Blue Bridge'
It was 57 years ago that the new pre-stressed concrete bridge was completed across the lake in St James’s Park. Demolishing of the old...
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Jul 81 min
Remembering D-Day
History researchers Dave and Claire Ivison were dressed for the occasion when leading guided tours around the World War II site of Camp...
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May 311 min
Camp Griffiss at Bushy Park
The friends of Bushy and Home Parks are holding a D-Day event on the 8th and 9th of June at Shaef Gate, Bushy Park which is close to the...
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May 131 min
The GLC and the Royal Parks
One of our members was part of the last group of garden apprenctices for the now defucted GLC (Greater London Council). The GLC at the...
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Mar 313 min
Greenwich Revealed
Here is an update on the great works which are taking place in Greenwich Park as part of the NLHF supported “Greenwich Revealed”...
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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...
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Oct 10, 20233 min
Restoration of the Giant Steps
I was wandering across Greenwich Park last week , as I do from time to time to enjoy the heritage scenery, and wondering if I might...
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Jul 6, 20231 min
Primrose Hill
An article about Primrose Hill published in 1908 in the St Pancras Gazette.
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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....
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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...
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Oct 15, 20221 min
Hidden Stories
The Royal Parks produced a podcast called Hidden Stories: Parks in Wartime with the help of the Guild. In the video below we have a...
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Oct 14, 20221 min
Model Allotment, Hyde Park
In July 1940, the Ministry of Agriculture planned to set up a model pig, poultry and rabbit farm at Hyde Park in conjunction with an...
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May 12, 20221 min
The Royal Parks in the Great War
'The Royal Parks in the Great War' publication was researched, compiled and edited by Guild members David and Claire Ivison, part of the...
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