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St James's Park is located in the heart of London, covering an area around 23 hectares in size. The park is a lovely leafy place, with a pretty lake which is home to plenty of geese and ducks. In the middle of the lake you can see Duck Island and West Island, where the numerous species of waterfowl nest.
The park is bordered by three royal palaces - St James's Palace, Westminster (the Houses of Parliament) and the most famous of all, Buckingham Palace. Running through the park is the Mall, the street where many royal ceremonial parades are held.
There is a very nice café/restaurant in the park called Inn the Park, which is a great place for a snack or full meal. There are also some refreshment stands around the park.
From April to September deck chairs are available during daylight hours so you can relax and watch the squirrels play - but be warned, some of them are a little too friendly! Leave a Comment
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The name ‘Mall’ – and nearby Pall Mall – come from the French game Palle Maille, which the King was fond of playing up and down the muddy track.
These days, The Mall acts as a grand processional route from Her Majesty’s residence to the Houses of Parliament. The Queen rides her golden carriage past the waving crowds on State occasions
The Mall is at the opposite end to the Palace – Trafalgar Square. This was laid out between 1829 and 1841 to commemorate Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is now the nation’s favourite setting for celebrations, demonstrations and political rallies. Directions: St James's Park tube
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 White Pelicans in St. James's
Park by Bwana_Brown
It is quite a pleasant place to relax for a bit, away from the bustle of downtown London, by listening to a band, picnicing on the grass, doing a bit of birdwatching or just reading a book. Sue had brought her mother into the city with us on this particular day, so we had a quiet stroll through the grounds. Leave a Comment Address: Close to the Houses of Parliament in WestminsterDirections: St James's Park tube
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 The Mall Galleries by Mariajoy
I was there to see the work of a friend and entry was 3GBP but this might vary depending on the exhibition. There are steps at the entrance but it is accessible for wheelchair visitors via a chair lift. I was really impressed with the work on display here - the exhibits were mainly textiles, but others were wood, ceramic and metals and most were for sale. As I didn't have a thousand or even a few hundred pounds on me at the time I bought a postcard for 50p in the gift shop.
Photography is not allowed inside the gallery. Leave a Comment
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Just a little south west of Trafalgar Square is Admiralty Arch. It was commissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate his mother, Queen Victoria. Designed in 1911 by Aston Webb, it is the magnificent gateway to Pall Mall which leads to Buckingham Palace. It was originally built as offices and living accommodation for the Sea Lords of that time as it is situated next to The Old Admiralty and is now a Grade 1 listed building and office block.
There is a Latin inscription at the top of the arch - "ANNO DECIMO EDWARDI SEPTIMI REGIS VICTORI? REGIN? CIVES GRATISSIMI MDCCCCX" which means "In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910." Leave a Comment Address: Pall MallDirections: A few meters south west of Trafalgar Square
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St. James' Park is the oldest and most royal of the 9 Royal Parks of London. It has 3 palaces at its borders: the Palace of Westminster; St. James's Palace; and Buckingham Palace.
It runs the entire length of The Mall and was originally bought as a marsh by Henry VIII, who had it turned into a deer chase 1532 and built a hunting lodge that became St. James' Palace. It was James I, however, who began the menagerie of wildlife including pelicans, crocodiles, and gallon-a-day wine drinking elephant.
After his exile in France, Charles II had formal gardens laid out, with avenues, fruit orchards, and a canal. Lawns were grazed by goats, sheep, and deer. He also graveled the Mall, where he played Pell Mell, a French version of croquet. He then opened it to the public. In 1828 George IV redid the park resulting in a 93 acre park changed from its formal French design into the English style with blossoming shrubs and generally naturalizing the gardens. Creating curving paths that affords the best views of Whitehall and Westminster. He also had the canal turned into a graceful lake, which was cemented in at a depth of 4 feet in 1855.
Now the most ornamental park in London with good views of Whitehall rooftops, St James's Park is a popular place to stroll. At the Buckingham Palace end there is a cafe providing refreshments and a playground. The bridge over it gives a view of Buckingham Palace, especially at night when the palace is floodlit
The park is also an important natural reserve and migration point for over 1,000 birds and waterfowl from 45 species. Two full-time ornithologists are employed to look after them. The park is particularly famous for its pelicans living on Duck Island. Leave a Comment Directions: The closest tube stations are St. James's Park, and Westminster.
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full length of The Mall by angiebabe, 4 more photos
Daily in summer and alternate days in winter (or not at all if very wet weather) the Queens Guards come on down here to Change Guards at 1130 am.
This area is all nice walking distance from tube stations such as Green Park, Victoria Station, Hyde Park Corner, St James Park, Westminster, Picadilly Circus, Charing Cross and the Embankment.
There are many buses that go from around Trafalgar Square and Victoria Station etc. Leave a Comment Address: The MallDirections: The long straight stretch of lovely Oak tree lined road between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square/Admiralty Arch - off each side is the lovely St James Park to Horse Guards, Clarence House and Green ParkWebsite: www.visitlondon.com
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 by magictravelers
I only had to close my eyes and think I was getting married to a prince (just like Diana, too bad he wasn´t all that nice to her).
If you are couragious(and healthy) enough, go up the stairs way up to the top roof and take the best pictures of London (on a Sunny day only).
The basement also has tumbs of important people, not royalty, who have left a mark in English history.
Guided tours are also available (for a reasonable cost, not included in the entrance) Leave a Comment Directions: St James's Park tube
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 Three become one! by irisbe
It means "Three will become one".
This refers to the most honourable order of the Bath, established as a military order by George I in 1725.
In 1815 it was enlarged when three classes of knights were formed: Knights Grand Cross, Knights Commander and Companions.
Due to the fact that a small and distinguished amount of civilians were admitted, a new civil division of Knights Commander and Companions was added in 1847.
From the time if James I’s reign, a special badge with 3 crowns was given to the Knights of the Bath. The 3 crowns represented the 3 kingdoms: England, Scotland and Ireland, hence the motto Tria Juncta in Uno.
Some famous members of the Order are Nelson, Wellington, Earl Haig, Lord Kitchener and Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Leave a Comment Directions: St James's Park tube
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 Tame Squirrel in St James'
Park by easyoar
Note:- Grey Squirrels are not a native British animal, they were imported from America, and being much more aggressive than the native British Red Squirrel, they have pretty much driven the Red Squirrels out of the whole of England. There are just a few pocket of them left. Recently conservation efforts are aiming to help the Red Squirrel get a toehold back in England. Leave a Comment Directions: St James's Park tube
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