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"Published in association with The Royal Parks Foundation, ""London's Royal Parks"" is a celebration of some of the capital's - and the UK's - most well-known and best-loved public spaces. The Royal Parks are living reflections of centuries of history and social change. From regal palaces and military monuments to public art exhibitions and Speakers' Corner, they provide reminders of Britain's rich and varied past, in natural settings of great beauty. With an at-a-glance timeline and stunning original photography, each park has its own chapter, revealing the character and personality of the park through the events that have shaped it. An essential addition to the contemporary coffee table, it combines beautiful photography to illustrate the beauty of the present day parks throughout the seasons - with an eye-opening historical narrative and inspiring anecdotes from key literary figures. Highlights include: The beauty of Bushy Park - bluebell time in the Woodlands; Britain in bloom - the Rose Garden at Hyde Park; Autumnal Thames views from Richmond; Love a duck - feeding time in St James' Park; Summer boating on the Serpentine; Maritime traditions at Greenwich Park; Celebrating Horse Guards Parade near Green Park; The sporting life - cricket in Regent's Park; A splash of history - the fountains in Kensington Gardens; and The myths and legends of Brompton Cemetery."

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THE ROYAL PARKS FOUNDATION The Royal Parks Foundation exists to protect, conserve and enhance The Royal Parks of London, as well as to support their wildlife and to promote broader public access for leisure and education.

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