by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 25, 2018 | Stories from the Collection
Buckingham Palace, one of the most famous buildings in the country, and possibly the world, stands to the west of St James’s Park and south of Green Park. It has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereign since 1837 and is the monarch’s...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 25, 2018 | Stories from the Collection
Londoners flocked to the Royal parks on 1st August 1814 to see a series of attractions and events held to as part of the Grand Jubilee, which celebrated the end of the war with France and the 100th anniversary of the accession to the throne of King George I, the first...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 25, 2018 | Stories from the Collection
The open spaces of Hyde Park have hosted a wide range of large-scale events, from concerts and Olympic sports to rallies and protest marches. Military events have been held in the Park for more than 400 years; Elizabeth I is known to have reviewed her troops there, on...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 25, 2018 | Stories from the Collection
The Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations Supplement to the Illustrated London News, 24 May 1851 Collection no. H585 In 1851 Hyde Park became home to the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, a spectacular celebration of...
by The Hearsum Collection | Oct 16, 2017 | Stories from the Collection
As part of the Friends of Richmond Park History Project, volunteers are researching notable stories from the history of the Park. One such escapade was discovered in an old French newspaper cutting acquired by the Hearsum Collection. It revealed that almost 100 years...
by The Hearsum Collection | May 25, 2016 | Stories from the Collection
Edward Thomas (1878–1917) is celebrated for his lyrical nature poetry, but many people may not be aware of his interest in Richmond Park as a young man. Renewed interest in his life in recent years has seen All Roads Lead to France winning Matthew Hollis the Costa...
