Cremorne and the later London gardens by Warwick William Wroth
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"Cremorne and the Later London Gardens" by Warwick William Wroth is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of pleasure gardens in London, particularly focusing on the Cremorne Gardens and similar establishments that flourished in the 19th century. The narrative delves into the cultural significance and societal aspects of these gardens, contrasting them with the renowned pleasure gardens of the previous century. The opening of
the volume sets the stage with a historical background of Cremorne Gardens, describing its transformation from a private estate into a public pleasure garden. It introduces the main figures, including Charles Random de Berenger, who established the original Stadium at Cremorne, and later the Baron Nicholson, who transformed it into a bustling amusement venue. The text paints a vivid picture of the activities and attractions that defined these gardens—ranging from balloon ascents and theatrical performances to the socio-economic class of the patrons who frequented the gardens, emphasizing the changing landscape of entertainment and societal norms in London during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wroth, Warwick William, 1858-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cremorne and the later London gardens |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1907 Elliot Stock edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries for allowing their copy to be consulted in making this transcription |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Parks -- England -- London |
| Subject | London (England) -- History -- 1800-1950 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43526 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43526-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 680 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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