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St John's Lodge & Garden |
Chester Terrace |
london-footprints.co.uk | Avenue Gardens |
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The walk is
from Regents Park tube station (Bakerloo) to Baker Street
tube station both served by buses. Travelcard zone 1 |
In 1811 when George became Prince Regent, leases on farmland to the north of London expired and architect John Nash put forward a plan to build some 50 detatched villas in a parkland setting with elegant terraces around 3 sides and a central circle. Only 8 villas were built and most of these have been lost since, Even some of the terraces were at risk following WWII damage and neglect. Fortunately the restoration rather than redevelopment option was chosen. |
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This walk is up to 5½ miles mostly paths or pavements | The elegant buildings can be seen at close quarters and admired on this walk together with the park itself and a section of the Regent’s Canal. | [Route & what to see] |
