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The Royal Parks Guild
Mar 31, 20241 min read
Adam Stoter - Freedom of the City
We are so pleased so see Adam Stoter receive the Freedom of the City of London as part of the process of becoming a Liveryman with the...
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Richard Flenley
Mar 31, 20243 min read
Greenwich Revealed
Here is an update on the great works which are taking place in Greenwich Park as part of the NLHF supported “Greenwich Revealed”...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Welcome to Darren Share MBE
Darren joined the Royal Parks in January as the new Director of Parks having moved from Birmingham City Council. He has been involved...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Man Alive - Film about Hyde Park
'First transmitted in 1971, John Pitman reports from Hyde Park, which was Henry VIII's former hunting ground. The park has now become...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Feb 19, 20241 min read
A Garden to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Parks has been putting together plans for a garden in the heart of The Regent’s Park, tucked behind the Broad Walk, and metres...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Feb 19, 20241 min read
London in Bloom Awards 2023
In partnership with Grosvenor Estates the Royal Parks Guild is pleased to be co-sponsoring two London in Bloom Awards that recognise and...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Feb 19, 20242 min read
The Royal Parks Guild Discovery Day 2023
"A day packed with so much it is difficult to capture it all." The delegates entered the Hampton Court grounds through the impressive...
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David Ivison
Oct 31, 20232 min read
What a load of Rubbish!
In February 1954, it was announced that a government committee was to be set up by Sir David Eccles, the Minister of Works, to...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Royal Parks Guild George Cooke Award 2023 - Congratulations to Emma!
This annual award is given to a final year, Royal Parks apprentice who has demonstrated outstanding academic and practical achievement...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Oct 19, 20232 min read
In Memory of Theresa Short, Assistant Park Manager, Kensington Gardens
A day of sunshine and blustery showers which felt more like April than October. About 120 people - Royal Parks staff, contractors,...
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Richard Flenley
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Restoration of the Giant Steps
I was wandering across Greenwich Park last week , as I do from time to time to enjoy the heritage scenery, and wondering if I might...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Sep 29, 20231 min read
The wheel turns full circle at Richmond Park
In the early 1990’s all gardening and maintenance services were sadly contracted out across the Royal Parks after having an inhouse...
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The Royal Parks Guild
Sep 16, 20231 min read
Richmond Park Open Day
Richmond Park held its first Open Day since covid and the Guild was there in support with a display of its well-known apprentice and...
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