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3. James Pennethorne and Victoria Park, London
Historian Tristram Hunt investigates the history of public parks: How James Pennethorne created the first 'people's park'.
James Pennethorne created Victoria Park in East London for some of the poorest people in the capital.
The space may have resembled Regent's Park with grand carriageways and vistas, but the workers made it their own as they congregated to discuss politics and to bathe in the grand lakes before the park had even officially opened.
Historian Tristram Hunt continues his history of the people and ideas behind the creation of public parks.
Producer: Erin Riley
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in January 2007.
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