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Cremorne and the later London gardens

By Warwick William Wroth

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover how London's nineteenth-century amusement parks morphed from personal estates into bustling hubs of entertainment, mirroring changing societal norms.

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2013-08-21
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"Cremorne and the Later London Gardens" by Warwick William Wroth is a journey through London's amusement parks, especially Cremorne Gardens, focusing on the 1800s. It highlights how these spaces grew important in society, showing them against the backdrop of earlier, famous gardens. The story begins by explaining how Cremorne Gardens changed from a private property to a fun public space. Key people like Charles Random de Berenger, who started the Stadium, and Baron Nicholson, who made it lively, are introduced. The read creates a clear image of what the gardens offered, like balloon rides and shows, as well as the diverse people who visited, underlining the shifting entertainment and social standards of London in the 19th century.

About the Author

Warwick William Wroth was a numismatist and biographer. He was Senior Assistant Keeper of Coins and Medals in the British Museum and one of the original contributors to the Dictionary of National Biography, with which he was associated almost until its completion.

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