Regent's Park, The, Central London, England

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Brief description of site

The layout of The Regent's Park remains largely as it was designed in the early 19th century by John Nash. Features include Queen Mary's Gardens (a rose garden, added in the 1930s) and extensive sports facilities developed in the later 20th century. The park houses the Royal Zoological Society (London Zoo).

Brief history of site

The land, originally a royal hunting park, was farmed from the mid-17th century onwards. It was sold in 1811, and John Nash laid out the park as the grounds of a summer palace for the Prince Regent. The eastern part of the park was first opened to the public in 1835, and by the 20th century it was a public park. The park was home to the Royal Botanical Society in the 19th century, with gardens designed by Robert Marnock in 1839. These were redesigned as Queen Mary's Gardens in the 1930s.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ282826
Latitude:	51.52777	Longitude:	-0.153329

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