From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : " REGENT'S PARK was laid out during the latter part of the reign Of George the Third, and derives its name from the Prince Regent, afterwards George the Fourth, but was not opened to the public until It is nearly three miles round, extending from York Gate, Marylebone Road, to Primrose Hill, but a good deal of its space is taken up by the grounds of the Zoological Society, and the gardens of the Botanical and Archery Societies. Within its boundaries are several private residences. In the summer a band plays near t
From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : " REGENT'S PARK was laid out during the latter part of the reign Of George the Third, and derives its name from the Prince Regent, afterwards George the Fourth, but was not opened to the public until It is nearly three miles round, extending from York Gate, Marylebone Road, to Primrose Hill, but a good deal of its space is taken up by the grounds of the Zoological Society, and the gardens of the Botanical and Archery Societies. Within its boundaries are several private residences. In the summer a band plays near the broad walk every Sunday afternoon. The broad walk in The Park is surrounded by a broad drive, known as the Outer Circle. the height of summer is one of the most beautiful sights in London, from the superb floral display. "
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