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Victorian Jubilations

Posted on 04/06/2022 by The Gardens Trust

The Victorian age saw public parks springing up all round the country. Rapid urbanization and industrialization led to poor housing, grinding poverty and fears of social unrest. Parks were seen, by reformers, as one way of diffusing potential problems … Continue reading →

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The Crystal Palace of Paris

Posted on 17/10/2020 by The Gardens Trust

Last week’s post looked at the background to the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, and in particular at its parkland setting. It was the first world fair to give horticulture a major role with one section of the park covering about … Continue reading →

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A Surprise at Southend 2…..

Posted on 03/03/2014 by The Gardens Trust

Having wandered up through the Cliff Gardens there were three more surprises in store for me. I saw the first as I reached the top of the cliff path when I was greeted by sight of Prittlewell Square, a … Continue reading →