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Mar 311 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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Mar 313 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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Feb 191 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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Feb 191 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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Feb 191 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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Feb 191 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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Feb 192 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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