A Walk in the Park
The Life and Times of a People's Institution
(Author) Travis Elborough'A fascinating, informative, revelatory book' William Boyd, Guardian Parks are such a familiar part of everyday life, you might be forgiven for thinking they have always been there. In fact, public parks are an invention. From their medieval inception as private hunting grounds through to their modern incarnation as public spaces of rest and relaxation, parks have been fought over by land-grabbing monarchs, reforming Victorian industrialists, hippies, punks, and somewhere along the way, the common folk trying to savour their single day of rest. In A Walk in the Park, Travis Elborough excavates the history of parks in all their colour and complexity. Loving, funny and impassioned, this is a timely celebration of a small wonder that - in an age of swingeing cuts - we should not take for granted.
Travis Elborough
Travis Elborough is a British author and cultural commentator known for his engaging and insightful exploration of urban history, architecture, and popular culture. His most notable works include "The Bus We Loved: London's Affair with the Routemaster" and "The Long-Player Goodbye: The Album from Vinyl to iPod and Back Again." Elborough's writing style is characterized by a deep appreciation for the quirks and idiosyncrasies of everyday life, as well as a talent for weaving together historical anecdotes and personal reflections. His contributions to literature have helped to shine a light on the overlooked aspects of modern society and have inspired readers to see the world around them in a new light. Elborough's most famous work is "The Bus We Loved," which delves into the cultural significance of London's iconic red buses and their impact on the city's identity.
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