HYDE PARK, Introduction

Hi, I'm Debbie, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.

Today I'll accompany you through Hyde Park, which is one of the most romantic places in London!

Together with the nearby Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park forms a vast green area that is loved by both Londoners and tourists and offers a break from the fast-paced life of a non-stop city. With its 253 acres, it is the largest of the nine royal parks in the capital and is an English-style public garden that is also connected to the memory of Princess Diana.

You should know that this area once belonged to the famous Westminster Abbey, but was taken back by King Henry VIII when he founded the Church of England and closed the Catholic convents. The park grounds were initially reserved for the king, who used them for deer hunting trips, one of his favourite pastimes....