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Battersea Park (Battersea fields)

Battersea Park is a 200 acre (0.83 km²) area in Battersea. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea. It was opened in 1858.
The park occupies a mix of marshland reclaimed from the Thames, and land formerly used for market gardens serving the growing London population.

Battersea Park was once known as Battersea fields and was once a popular spot for duelling.
On March 21, 1829, the Duke of Wellington and the Earl of Winchilsea met on Battersea fields to settle a matter of honour.
When it came time to fire, the Duke deliberately aimed wide and Winchilsea fired into the air.
Winchilsea later wrote the Duke a groveling apology.
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Alexandra Park and Palace.

Alexandra Park is a large landscaped park in the London Borough of Haringey in Greater London.
On a hill, adjacent to Muswell Hill and north of Crouch End, it is dominated by Alexandra Palace.
From 1936 to 1981, the BBC transmitted TV progammes from a tall mast built onto one of the towers of the palace.
The vast tree lined sloping hill has spectacular views over London and a network of paths and walks.
Haringey council also puts on a spectacular firework and music display on the nearest Saturday to Guy Fawkes Night.
At the foot of Muswell Hill the park is host to a weekly farmers market selling fresh organic produce.
In 1980, most of the palace was gutted by a huge fire.
The building has since been restored and is now a conference and exhibition centre.
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Hyde Park - Royal Parks of London

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers’ Corner.

The park is divided in two by the Serpentine Lake. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens, which is widely assumed to be part of Hyde Park, but is technically separate. Hyde Park is 350 acres (1.4 km²) and Kensington Gardens is 275 acres (1.1 km²) giving an overall area of 625 acres (2.5 km²).

The park was the site of The Great Exhibition of 1851, for which the Crystal Palace was designed by Joseph Paxton.

The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations. The Chartists, the Suffragettes and the Stop The War Coalition have all held protests in the park. Many protestors on the Liberty and Livelihood March in 2002 started their march from Hyde Park.
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London’s Famous Department Store: Harrods

Much of London is comprised of beautiful museums, the palace, breath taking architecture, spectacular gardens, night clubs, pubs, and restaurants. However, you cannot mention London, without referring to the department store, Harrods.

It originated in the 1800’s by a wholesale grocer by the name of Charles Harrod. It grew tremendously to the point that 100 employees were hired.

A devastating fire occurred in the 1800’s but, the department store stood strong despite this devastating event. Most people could not believe that Harrods was able to come back after this horrible event and make all of their Christmas deliveries with no setbacks. They were able to supply Albert Hitchcock with fresh fish upon request and make and complete other promises as requested without exception.
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