Barbican: The Rise and Rapid Fall of the UK’s 1st Zero-Emission-Zone: Beech Street

The short-lived story of The UK’s first Zero-Emission-Zone, the Barbican’s very own Beech Street. Green Sky Thinking behind a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ): Beech Street In an effort to enhance the air quality in the Square Mile, The City of London Corporation backed plans to open the UK’s first 24/7 zero-emission roadway. Beech Street, which […]

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Discover the Magic of Kew Gardens in Autumn: Your Guide to the Golden Season

London Green Spaces / Botanical-Gardens

Autumn arrives at Kew Gardens, this is a time in the earth’s cycle when night and day are of equal length. As daylight hours shorten, it is nice to get outside and see the leaves on the trees change colours and there is no better place in London to see the changing season than the Botanical

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entrance to Gunnersbury Park, showcasing its stunning architecture and a glimpse of the magnificent gardens. A plaque near the entrance

The Rise and Fall of Rothschilds Mansion: The Story of Gunnersbury Park

London Green Spaces / London Parks

Gunnersbury Park is a historic estate located in west London that has played a significant role in the city’s history for over 1000 years. Originally owned by the Bishop of London in the Middle Ages, it passed through various hands until it was purchased by the Rothschild family in the late 19th century. The Rothschilds,

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The definitive list of all 88 entries at RHS Chelsea in Bloom 2019 Flower Show

London Green Spaces

Since 1862, the Royal Horticultural Show has become the most famous garden and landscape flower show in the world. The first show opened in Kensington moving to Chelsea. Royal connections with the flower show go back to the beginning. In 2019 the Duchess of Cambridge designed a special garden featuring a rope swing and a water stream, the

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The Untold Story of Holland Park: A History Beyond the Crown

London Green Spaces / London Parks

There are 8 Royal Parks in London, for the casual visitor you might think Holland Park would be one of them, well it quite literally was the park that got away. King Henry VIII seized various parcels of land in London for his deer’s, this land grab formed the present day collection of Royal Parks.

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Explore the Stunning Kew Gardens in London

London Green Spaces / Botanical-Gardens

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Kew Gardens’ Winter Charm: Exploring Holly & Hazel

London Green Spaces / Botanical-Gardens, winter

Visiting Kew Gardens in Winter is one of the great outdoor adventures in London After saying hello to the Swan, we look at the world of Holly, and find out there is more to this than meets the eye in the wintery backdrop of London’s most famous garden. Kew Gardens’ impressively large collection of Holly

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Osterley Park and House Winter Exhibition -Made For The Table In partnership with Goldsmiths Company

London Green Spaces / London Parks

Made for the Table is an exhibition, takes place in Osterley House National Trust in partnership with The Goldsmiths Company Silver Collection. The exhibition runs from 5th November 2018 – 24th February 2019 Osterley House in Osterley Park which is owned by the National Trust. Fees apply to go in the house and associated

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From The Blitz to Blooms: Goldsmiths’ Garden in the Heart of London

London Green Spaces / London Parks, war site

The Goldsmiths’ Garden, located in the heart of the City of London, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the medieval era. The site was originally home to the St John Zachary church, which was built in the 12th century and dedicated to St John the Baptist. Over the centuries, the church

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Experience the Beauty of Autumn in Hyde Park, London

London Green Spaces / London Parks

Hyde Park has a peaceful waterway all year round something to see, that of course is the Serpentine. Then it two galleries, on either side of the Serpentine Bridge see our other whats on suggestions. A favourite route is to take the tube or bus or walk from Marble Arch, it is a short walk from

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