…that Victoria Park was laid out between 1842–1846, partially on the former hunting grounds of the
Bishop of London. It contains two alcoves from old
London Bridge; and the oldest model boat club in the world — the Victoria Model Steam Boat Club, founded in the Park on 15 July 1904.
…that Battersea Park was opened in 1858, but on 21 March 1829, the
Duke of Wellington and the
Earl of Winchilsea met on 'Battersea fields' to settle a matter of honour. In 1951 the park was transformed into the "Festival Gardens" as part of the
Festival of Britain celebrations.
…that Victoria Park was laid out between 1842–1846, partially on the former hunting grounds of the
Bishop of London. It contains two alcoves from old
London Bridge; and the oldest model boat club in the world — the Victoria Model Steam Boat Club, founded in the Park on 15 July 1904.
…that Battersea Park was opened in 1858, but on 21 March 1829, the
Duke of Wellington and the
Earl of Winchilsea met on 'Battersea fields' to settle a matter of honour. In 1951 the park was transformed into the "Festival Gardens" as part of the
Festival of Britain celebrations.