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Parks

In 1876, campaigners argued that a municipal park would be a healthy alternative to the working class pastimes of drinking and gambling. If your local park isn't listed below, why not share your memories?

  • Cassiobury Park
    Cassiobury Park
    Choo choo choo!
  • Cassiobury Park, Canal, River, Watford Springtime
    Cassiobury Park, Canal, River, Watford Springtime
  • Cedars Park, Cheshunt
    Cedars Park, Cheshunt
    A Brief History This fantastic park is on the site of the former Palace of Theobalds, owned by King James I ...
  • Cedars Park, Cheshunt in 2020
    Cedars Park, Cheshunt in 2020
    Cedars Park has seen a number of developments over the last decade. Jane Ruffell posted an article about Cedars Park ...
  • Henry Moore Foundation photo gallery
    Henry Moore Foundation photo gallery
    The sculpture park at Perry Green
  • Howard Park Children's Play Area
    Howard Park Children's Play Area
    1995
  • Lee Valley Park Sculpture trail (North)
    Lee Valley Park Sculpture trail (North)
    This walk describes northern and eastern sections (starting from Cheshunt station) of the Sculpture Trail set up at the time ...
  • Lee Valley Park Sculpture Trail (South)
    Lee Valley Park Sculpture Trail (South)
    The Sculpture Trail in the Lee Valley Regional Park was set up in 2012 for the Olympic Games. The closest ...
  • Norman's Pond, Lee Valley Park
    Norman's Pond, Lee Valley Park
    A memorial to a key volunteer
  • Park Lane
    Park Lane
    Cheshunt
  • River Lee Country Park
    River Lee Country Park
    Broxbourne
  • Sir Hedworth Meux and the Cedars Park Cats
    Sir Hedworth Meux and the Cedars Park Cats
    From Lowewood Museum
  • Sir John Blundell-Maple and Clarence Park
    Sir John Blundell-Maple and Clarence Park
    An open space for the enjoyment and leisure of the people of St Albans
  • Verulamium Park
    Verulamium Park
    The drought of summer 2010
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