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This page shows the Secret Garden in Regents Park in late June and early November.For pictures of it in spring go to Springyou can also visit A delightful walk going west along the lake. I have other sites about Regents Park, please see below for links.Please be patient while the pictures load.The picture above shows St John's Lodge. Below is the fountain
St John's Lodge was one of the first villas to be built in the park .Another was The Holme For along time it was the home of Sir .Isaac Lyon Goldsmit. But in 1888 it was purchased by the Marquess of Bute. The Fountain, shown here in June and in November shows Hylas, a friend of Hercules , being abducted by a Neried, or fresh water mermaid. The Lodge was built by Decimus Burton in 1819 and later extended. Below is the fountain
Below you see a seat in a secluded part of the garden, This is it in November and the more distant shot is in June Below is the fountain
Flowers in June. The Lawn in November
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Another view of the park in June
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There are statues of cherubs on pillars carrying the arms of Lord Bute.
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Beyond the central lawn with the fountain is a circle of pleached limes.
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More secret Garden | A delightful walk going east along the lake | A delightful walk on the west side of the lake
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roses
another lovely garden
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The lake in the Rose Garden
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