Apsley House stands alone on Hyde Park Corner. The traditional home of the Wellington family, the house is often referred to as simply Number 1 London. Built in 1778 for Lord Apsley, the then Lord Chancellor the house has...

The famous remains of a tree is located in the northern part of Hyde Park, very close to the mosaic memorial of the Reformers Tree. Locally known as Dead Man’s Tree, this once beautiful oak tree was struck by lightening...

Hyde Park is the largest of the Royal Park’s in London. Covering over 350 acres this magnificent green area was acquired by Henry VIII in 1536 from the monks of Westminster. The park has for centuries been a...

This monument stands on the edge of Hyde Park Corner close to Wellington Place and Wellington Arch at the crossroads between Mayfair, Knightsbridge and the parks. The monument, like many of those situated in central London is commemorative...

This mosaic memorial is located in the north section of Hyde Park and was constructed to commemorate the Reformers Tree. This historical tree was burnt down during the reform league riots in 1866 and the remaining stump became a notice...

The Rose Garden is one of the most beautiful cultured gardens in Hyde Park. Nestled away in the south eastern corner of the park close to the Wellington Memorial, the garden is a very separate part of the great...

This magnificent monument stands on the corner of Hyde Park and Green Park close to Wellington Arch. The structure was designed by Charles Jagger and dedicated in 1925. It is built in memory of the many that...

Wellington Place is an area of parkland close to Hyde Park Corner and Green Park. It is named after one of Britain's greatest military leaders. The area surrounding the park is home to some interesting monuments and it...

This fine bronze statue depicts the Duke of Wellington riding a horse. Wellington is one of the most celebrated of all the great British military and political leaders and there is little doubt that in the 19th Century there...