In the late 20th century, the park was known for holding large-scale free rock music concerts, featuring groups such as Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and Queen. CS3 also crosses Hyde Park Corner on its route towards Westminster and the City of London. Made of Cornish stone, it was originally part of a drinking fountain, though an urban legend was established, claiming it was brought from Stonehenge by Charles I. [28] As part of the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, a Jubilee Exhibition was set up in Hyde Park,[27] with the Queen and Prince Philip visiting on 30 June. URL: This page was last changed on 29 May 2020, at 05:07. Victoria remained fond of Hyde Park in the final years of her life and often drove there twice a day. [51], The Standing Stone is a 7-tonne (7.7-ton) monolith at the centre of the Dell, in the east of Hyde Park. [16], During the late 20th century, over 9,000 elm trees in Hyde Park were killed by Dutch elm disease. [2], In 1652, during the Interregnum, Parliament ordered the then 620-acre (250 ha) park to be sold for "ready money". Die Kensington Gardens grenzen direkt an den Hyde Park und wurden auf Wunsch der Königin Caroline im Jahre 1728 durch den West Carriage Drive getrennt. On 26 July 1886, the Reform League staged a march from their headquarters towards the park, campaigning for increased suffrage and representation. The Lido and accompanying Pavilion was designed by the Commissioner of Works, George Lansbury, and was half funded by a £5,000 (now £318,000) donation from Major Colin Cooper (1892–1938). The drive is still in existence as a wide straight gravelled carriage track leading west from Hyde Park Corner across the southern boundary of Hyde Park towards Kensington Palace and now known as Rotten Row, possibly a corruption of rotteran (to muster),[7] Ratten Row (roundabout way), Route du roi, or rotten (the soft material with which the road is covered). Park Lane is part of the London Inner Ring Road and the London Congestion Charge zone boundary. [12][13] During the Great Plague of London in 1665, Hyde Park was used as a military camp. A large crowd assembled along the Mall to see the Pope arrive for his address. [32] A memorial was constructed to the left of the Albert Gate to commemorate the soldiers and horses killed in the blast. The grand entrance to the park at Hyde Park Corner was designed by Decimus Burton, and was constructed in the 1820s. Die Parkfläche wird durch den Serpentine Lake in zwei Hälften geteilt. [23] A powder magazine was built north of the Serpentine in 1805. [41], Following the construction of Buckingham Palace, the improvement plans were revisited. It has become one of the largest Christmas events in Europe, having attracted over 14 million visitors as of 2016,[34][35] and has expanded to include the largest ice rink in London, live entertainment and circuses. Pink Floyd returned to Hyde Park on 18 July 1970, playing new material from Atom Heart Mother. [16] Military executions were common in Hyde Park at this time; John Rocque's Map of London, 1746 marks a point inside the park, close to the Tyburn gallows, as "where soldiers are shot. Jahrhundert, ursprünglich als sein privater Jagdgrund für Damwild. The park has become a traditional place for mass demonstrations. Hyde Park covers 142 hectares (350 acres),[5] and Kensington Gardens covers 111 hectares (275 acres),[6] giving a total area of 253 hectares (625 acres). [41] Burton laid out the paths and driveways and designed a series of lodges, the Screen/Gate at Hyde Park Corner (also known as the Grand Entrance or the Apsley Gate) in 1825[16] and the Wellington Arch, which opened in 1828. It is bounded on the north by Bayswater Road, to the east by Park Lane, and to the south by Knightsbridge. Further north is Paddington, further east is Mayfair and further south is Belgravia. The supergroup Blind Faith (featuring Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood) played their debut gig in Hyde Park on 7 June 1969. All these entrances are finished by a blocking, the sides of the central one being decorated with a beautiful frieze, representing a naval and military triumphal procession. [68], Hyde Park contains several sporting facilities, including several football pitches and a Tennis centre. [16] The row was used by the wealthy for riding in the early 19th century. His memorial to the author William Henry Hudson, featuring his character Rima caused public outrage when it was unveiled in 1925. Free speech and demonstrations have been a key feature of Hyde Park since the 19th century. There are numerous cycle paths, and horse riding is popular. Im Jahr 1851 fand die erste Weltausstellung im Hyde Park statt. [42], Popular areas within Hyde Park include Speakers' Corner (located in the northeast corner near Marble Arch), close to the former site of the Tyburn gallows,[44] and Rotten Row, which is the northern boundary of the site of the Crystal Palace. Major improvements occurred in the early 18th century under the direction of Queen Caroline. [58], The bandstand in Hyde Park was originally built in Kensington Gardens in 1869, moving to its current location in 1886. At the start of the English Civil War in 1642, a series of fortifications were built along the east side of the park, including forts at what is now Marble Arch, Mount Street and Hyde Park Corner. Hyde Park is 350 acres (1.4 km²), together with Kensington Gardens (275 acres, 1.1 km²) that is in the immediate neighbourhood the parks have an overall area of 625 acres (2.5 km²). [39] They were later released without charge as police said they posed no credible threat. [15] It is believed to be the first road in London to be lit at night, which was done to deter highwaymen. Karl Marx observed approximately 200,000 protesters attended the demonstration, which involved jeering and taunting at upper-class horse carriages. Subsequently, Hyde Park has featured some of the most significant concerts in rock. [22][c] The Serpentine was formed by damming the River Westbourne, which runs through the park from Kilburn towards the Thames. [65] Since 2011, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park has taken place each September. [7] The name is believed to be of Saxon origin, and means a unit of land, the hide, that was appropriate for the support of a single family and dependents. [41], An assortment of unusual sculptures are scattered around the park, including: Still Water, a massive horse head lapping up water; Jelly Baby Family, a family of giant Jelly Babies standing on top of a large black cube; and Vroom Vroom, which resembles a giant human hand pushing a toy car along the ground. [69], In 1998 British artist Marion Coutts recreated Hyde Park, along with Battersea and Regent's Park, as a set of asymmetrical ping-pong tables for her interactive installation Fresh Air. The design consists of a beautiful arrangement of the Greek honeysuckle ornament; the parts being well defined, and the raffles of the leaves brought out in a most extraordinary manner. [46] A rose garden, designed by Colvin & Moggridge Landscape Architects, was added in 1994. "[56], Speakers' Corner became increasingly popular in the late 19th century. [3], Flowers were first planted in Hyde Park in 1860 by William Andrews Nesfield. After the protests turned violent, three squadrons of Horse Guards and numerous Foot Guards were sent out from Marble Arch to combat the situation. [41] A botanical curiosity is the weeping beech, which is known as "the upside-down tree". [72] The park has also hosted the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner.It is the largest of the four Royal Parks. The group were not allowed to play an encore, and police threatened to arrest frontman Freddie Mercury if he attempted to do so. Speakers' Corner has been established as a point of free speech and debate since 1872, while the Chartists, the Reform League, the suffragettes, and the Stop the War Coalition have all held protests there. The principal effect of the work was to sub-divide Hyde Park and create Kensington Gardens. Im Hyde Park fand 1851 die Weltausstellung in London statt, in deren Zuge der imposante Crystal Palace im Süden des Parks aus Schmiedeeisen und Glas entstand. A Metropolitan Police station ('AH') is situated in the middle of the park. In 1749, Horace Walpole was robbed while travelling through the park from Holland House. [63] The gig was the Floyd's final live performance. The park is divided in two by the Serpentine Lake. Major events in the park have continued into the 21st century, such as Live 8 in 2005, and the annual Hyde Park Winter Wonderland from 2007. Hyde Park war in Folge Teil des Rutland Countys, Addision Countys, Orleans Countys und seit 1835 schließlich gehört Hyde Park zum Lamoille County. [2] Following the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, Charles II retook ownership of Hyde Park and enclosed it in a brick wall. The extent of the whole frontage is about 107 ft (33 m). Military and brass bands continued to play into the 20th century. It still sees regular use in the summer into the 21st century. The park is divided by the Serpentine and the Long Water lakes. The route opened in September 2018 and is signposted and cyclists are segregated from other road traffic on wide cycle tracks. [16], Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations and other protests[53] due to its tolerance of free speech. [49] To the east of the Serpentine, just beyond the dam, is London's Holocaust Memorial. Charles I created the Ring (north of the present Serpentine boathouses), and in 1637 he opened the park to the general public. It is now open to the public, who can see a view of the parks from its platforms above the porticoes. [30] On 6 February, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun Royal Salute at Hyde Park Corner. The dividing line runs approximately between Alexandra Gate to Victoria Gate via West Carriage Drive and the Serpentine Bridge. [14], In 1689, William III moved his residence to Kensington Palace on the far side of Hyde Park and had a drive laid out across its southern edge which was known as the King's Private Road. 'Hyde Park', Old and New London: Volume 4 (1878), pp. It moved to the Serpentine Road when Park Lane was widened to traffic in 1961. [54] In 1855, a protest at the park was organised to demonstrate against Robert Grosvenor's attempt to ban Sunday trading, including a restriction on pub opening times. Hyde Park is a Grade I-listed major park in Central London. [50] The 7 July Memorial in the park commemorates the victims of 7 July 2005 London bombings.