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100 1 _aWroth, Warwick William,
_d1858-1911
245 1 0 _aCremorne and the later London gardens
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-21
508 _aTranscribed 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
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParks -- England -- London
653 _aLondon (England) -- History -- 1800-1950
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43526
999 _c84365
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