Chapter 1 Introduction
- Contents
- The appeal of London
- Parks as the bright spots in London's landscape
- Historical associations of London Parks
- Royal parks, municipal parks and private gardens
- Acres of public open space in London
- London's boundary
- Travel to London parks
- Maintenance costs for London's parks
- Monastic gardens in London
- Old London palace gardens
- Drapers Company Garden
- Freemen and apprentices of the Gardeners Company
- Small gardens in the City of London
- John Gerard and Parkinson Herbal Gardens
- 1906 Country in Town Exhibition
- London open space improvements
- Wild flowers around London
- Access to the countryside for children
- Park systems in England and America