London Parks

Best example of Palladianism at Gunnersbury Park

Palladianism, an architecture style that transforms the scene Palladianism is an architecture style with design influences from Greek and Roman building design principles. If you where to pick one word to describe Palladianism, it would have to be symmetry. Characterised by Classical forms, symmetry, and strict proportion, the exteriors of Palladian buildings were often austere.

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Gunnersbury park museum, Trust and Ealing Studios

In 1929, the Gunnersbury Park was converted into a museum, presenting local history, history of the house, archaeology, social history, topography, transport and artefact collections. The BBC and Ealing film studios is also documented in the museum. The Ealing studios production “The Lavender Hill Mob” at Gunnersbury The Ealing studios production “The Lavender Hill Mob”,

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Gunnersbury park: Enchanting Cedar, Elm, and Evergreen trees:

Back in 2010, the owners of the park, Hounslow and Ealing borough councils, commissioned a team of arboriculturists to inspect the parks 2,492 plus 74 groups of trees. The inspection concluded 2% of the tree stock required felling to ensure the park remained safe for all.  A decade later, the ongoing conservation of the site

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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

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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Osterley Park and House Winter Exhibition -Made For The Table In partnership with Goldsmiths Company 21

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

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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Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Garden

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

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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