Concise History of Public Parks

The Arts Society Leicester present Concise History of Public Parks

Speaker - Paul Rabbitts

A fascinating insight into the history of one of our best institutions - our Great British Public Park. We have all enjoyed them at some time in our lives but what do we really know about them? What are their origins? This talk discusses what makes a great park, it’s ‘parkitecture’ with examples of lodges, lakes, bandstands, fountains, lidos, palm houses and wonderful floral displays. It also illustrates their background from the great Royal Parks and the Pleasure Gardens of the eighteenth century, to their Victorian heyday and sadly their decline in the sixties, seventies, and eighties.

Further Information

From September to June ASL present a programme of lectures covering a wide range of interests and tastes with an informative line-up of speakers talking about a variety of subjects. Whether you come on your own or with friends you will be in the company of like-minded people in a vibrant environment of learning, sharing, and socialising.

Members - membership of ASL offers the chance to enjoy nine lectures a year in addition to many other benefits including newsletters and volunteering opportunities plus the option to take part in visits, study days and an annual social event.

Visitors - non-members are most welcome to attend up to two lectures annually, it is an excellent way to try out membership. Just come along and pay on the door, attendance at one lecture costs £10.

Tickets and Key Info

Free for members of The Arts Society Leicester

£10 for non-members (pay on the door)

For more details visit The Arts Society Leicester or email pam@spokes.biz