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	Encyclopedia: Greenwich Park
		One of the Royal Parks of London, Greenwich Park is a former deer-park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south east London.
		Greenwich (pronounced gren-itch, or by the locals) is a town, now part of the south eastern urban sprawl of London, on the south bank of the river Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich.
		Rangers House is a villa adjacent to Greenwich Park in the south east suburbs of London.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Greenwich-Park (1312 words)

	Greenwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Greenwich (pronounced 'gren-itch' [ˈgrɛnɪtʃ], or [ˈgrɪnɪtʃ] by the locals) is a town, now part of the south eastern urban sprawl of London, on the south bank of the river Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich.
		The observatory is situated in Greenwich Park, which used to be the grounds of the Royal Palace of Placentia.
		The University of Greenwich and the Trinity College of Music are now based in the Greenwich Hospital (formerly the Royal Naval College) buildings between Greenwich Park and the river.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greenwich (785 words)

	Greenwich Guide - Greenwich
		The University's new Library is housed in the former Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital.
		The London Borough of Greenwich was formed in 1965 from the former metropolitan boroughs of Greenwich and Woolwich.
		Greenwich was chosen as the site for the U.K.'s Millennium Exhibition, comprising mainly of the Millennium Dome, which closed on 31 December 2000.
	www.greenwich-guide.org.uk /greenwich.htm (445 words)

	Hyde Park, London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens, which is widely assumed to be part of Hyde Park, but is technically separate.
		The land was acquired by Henry VIII in 1536 from the monks of Westminster Abbey.
		On July 20, 1982 in Hyde Park and Regent's Park, London two bombs linked to the IRA caused the death of Seven horses and eight members of the Household Cavalry and the Royal Green Jackets.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hyde_Park,_London (645 words)

	Greenwich Park London
		Engulfed with deer in 1443 and walled in 1661 Greenwich Park is the oldest of the Royal Parks.
		The park consists of formal gardens, open areas, avenues of trees by Charles II in 1661, a playground and boating lake.
		Greenwich Park is famous for Greenwich Mean time where people come to be photographed with one foot on either side of the Meridian line.
	www.travellondon.com /templates/parksT24/GreenwichPark.html (190 words)

	Greenwich - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Greenwich (pronounced "Grennitch" or "Grinnitch") is a town, now part of the southeastern suburbs of London in the London postal district SE10, on the south bank of the river Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich.
		While Greenwich no longer hosts a working astronomical observatory, a ball still drops daily to mark the exact moment of noon, and there is a good museum of astronomical and navigational tools.
		Greenwich also features the world's only museum dedicated to fans, the Fan Museum, in a Georgian townhouse at 10-12 Croom's Hill (fee payable).
	open-encyclopedia.com /Greenwich (624 words)

	Greenwich Park -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The lower level (closest to the Museum, Queen's House and, beyond them, the (The longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea) River Thames) lies to the north; after a stiff walk uphill, there is a flat expanse that is, essentially, an enclosed extension of the plateau of Blackheath.
		There are also spectacular views from neighbouring hills within the park: To the west, close to the statue Standing Figure Knife Edge by (British sculptor whose works are monumental organic forms (1898-1986)) Henry Moore is a good viewpoint; to the east is 'One Tree Hill'.
		On the lower level of the park there is a popular children's playground (north-east corner, close to (Click link for more info and facts about Maze Hill railway station) Maze Hill railway station) and an adjacent boating lake.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/greenwich_park.htm (322 words)

	Greenwich Tourist Attractions - Greenwich Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Greenwich Park is London’s oldest Royal Park and it was once the hunting ground for King Henry VIII.
		Relatively small in size at only 183 acres, the Royal Park of Greenwich may be dwarfed by the larger parks in London such as Hyde, Regents and Richmond, but it is certainly not overshadowed for beauty.
		Many of the trees in Greenwich Park are genuinely ancient, though Queen Elizabeth's Oak has long fallen and many were felled or damaged badly by the hurricane of 1987.
	www.greenwichletting.co.uk /park.html (383 words)

	Greenwich Park
		Greenwich Park covers 73 hectares (183 acres) and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park.
		Greenwich Park is situated on a hilltop with impressive views across the River Thames to Docklands and the City of London, between Blackheath and the River Thames.
		Greenwich Park has several historic buildings nearby including the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House...
	www.royalparks.gov.uk /parks/greenwich_park (111 words)

	Millennium Dome: The World's biggest dome @ Greenwich England built for the Millennium
		Greenwich lies on the River Thames, a few minutes by rail or tube, or a short river cruise from central London.
		The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is in Greenwich Park along with the National Maritime Museum and the Queens House (on which the White House in Washington DC, USA is based).
		Greenwich has a long heritage; it was the birth place of King Henry VIII and his daughters Queen Mary (Bloody Mary) and Queen Elizabeth I (The Virgin Queen).
	millennium.greenwich2000.com (406 words)

	Greenwich Park
		Greenwich Park is the site of several places of historical interest and great visual appeal.
		A Royal park since its acquisition by a former Duke of Gloucester in the early 1400s, it was originally the site of Greenwich palace and one of the principal Royal residences of the Tudor era.
		Greenwich park itself is an extensive and quiet green space and is graced by plenty of trees.
	www.jbutler.org.uk /London/Greenwich/park.shtml (1084 words)

	Old Royal Naval College
		Greenwich Hospital was established in 1694 by Royal Charter for the relief and support of seamen and their dependants and for the improvement of navigation.
		The Greenwich Foundation was established in 1997 as a registered charity to look after these magnificent buildings and their grounds for the benefit of the nation.
		In the Autumn of 1999 the University of Greenwich began teaching here and, in October 2001, it was joined in by Trinity College of Music.
	www.greenwichfoundation.org.uk (468 words)

	Greenwich Park History
		It is situated on a hilltop with impressive views across the River Thames to the Docklands and the City of London, between Blackheath and the River Thames.
		Greenwich Park provides a setting for several historic buildings, including the Old Royal Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House.
		Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry VIII who introduced deer to the park.
	www.royalparks.gov.uk /parks/greenwich_park/history.cfm (324 words)

	BBC - London - Features - Greenwich Park
		Greenwich Park is located near to the River Thames in South East London.
		The park, one of eight Royal Parks, has been open to the public for over one hundred years and has been used by the Romans, royalty and leading scientists.
		The layout of the park still follows the original plans from the 17th century and was further landscaped in the 18th century.
	www.bbc.co.uk /london/content/articles/2005/04/21/greenwich_park_feature.shtml (404 words)

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		The home of Greenwich Mean Time since the International Meridien Conference of 1884, the Park houses the Royal Observatory and the grand buildings of the National Maritime Museum.
		Greenwich Park lines the south bank of the River Thames in east London.
		Greenwich Park will be restored to its customary role after the Games.
	www.london2012.com /en/bid/sport+and+venue+information/list+of+all+venues/Greenwich+Park.htm (187 words)

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		Greenwich Park is London's oldest Royal Park, dating back to 1433.
		Covering 183 acres, the Park is home to the Old Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the 17th Century grandeur of the Royal Naval College.
		Until the International Meridian Conference of 1884 officially declared Greenwich as 0 degrees longitude, there had been as many as 14 competing (and published) versions of where the line that separates East from West should be.
	www.london2012.org /en/bid/venues/venuelist/greenwich.htm (147 words)

	ipedia.com: Royal Greenwich Observatory Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The original site of the Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO), which was built as a workplace for the Astronomer Royal, was on a hill in Greenwich Park in Greenwich, London, overlooking the River Thames.
		Greenwich Mean Time was at one time based on the time observations made at Greenwich, before being superseded by Coordinated Universal Time.
		Greenwich site becomes the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and is part of the National Maritime Museum.
	www.ipedia.com /royal_greenwich_observatory.html (396 words)

	Friends of Greenwich Park
		Greenwich is the oldest of London's Royal Parks and was famously the hunting and pleasure grounds for Henry VIII's favourite
		Seventy three hectares (183 acres), the park stretches from the level plateau of gravel and sands of Blackheath in the south, then drops some 30 metres (nearly 100ft) before levelling out on the north side towards the Thames.
		Greenwich Park is the centrepiece of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site and the setting for the internationally important National Maritime Museum and historic buildings including Wren’s Flamsteed House and Inigo Jones’ 17th century masterpiece, the Queen’s House.
	www.friendsofgreenwichpark.org.uk (191 words)

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		Park covers 73 hectares (183 acres) and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park.
		Greenwich has a long heritage; it was the birth place of King Henry VIII and...
		Greenwich Park, which used to be the grounds of the Royal Palace of...
	www.dogpile.co.uk /uk.dogpl/search/web/Greenwich+Park (283 words)

	Welcome to Greenwich - Recreation
		Bible Street Park is a neighborhood park with athletic fields, a tennis court, and playground.
		Binney Park is the home of one of two annual Fourth of July fireworks displays in Greenwich.
		Ample parking for the Park and the Island Beach ferry is nearby.
	www.greenwichctonline.com /recreation.htm (660 words)

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	Greenwich Town Departments - Parks and Recreation
		The Greenwich Skatepark is a safe and supervised facility for youths 6 years of age and over to skateboard and inline skate.
		The area is supervised whenever the park is open.
		Children 6 to 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) during the time they are in the park.
	www.greenwichct.org /ParksAndRec/prSkatePark.asp (116 words)

	NATIONAL PARK AT GREENWICH, PEI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is a place for exploring nature and all of the unspoiled beauty of its sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs, rolling green fields, magnificent sand dunes, fresh water ponds, salt water marshes, woodlands, and the deep blue waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
		Parks Canada has recently opened the newest National Park and has built and Interpretive Center at the entrance to the Park and the Greenwich Dunes Resort.
		The unique parabolic dune system in the Park and the numerous other ecological attributes on the Greenwich peninsula are expected to draw one hundred thousand tourists to the Park each year.
	www.greenwichdunes.com /npg.htm (176 words)

	Greenwich Park - a Gardens Guide review
		The southern section of Greenwich Park now has the characteristics of a nineteenth century park: a bandstand, a tea pavilion, tennis courts, a cricket pitch and a flower garden with gardenesque circular beds of the type which J C Loudon advocated.
		The remnants of the deer herd are enclose in the south east corner of the park.
		Blackheath, which lies to the south of Greenwich Park is a treeless expanse of grass with a fringe of Georgian and Victorian buildings.
	www.gardenvisit.com /g/green2.htm (299 words)

	Greenwich Park and Blackheath, SE10 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The park is on a hill which rises behind Wren's Royal Palace.
		South of the park, on high ground, is Blackheath, an almost treeless expanse of grass with a fringe of Georgian and Victorian buildings.
		While visiting Greenwich Park, it is interesting to see William Kent's design for the Royal Barge in the National Maritime Museum (Kent also worked at Chiswick House).
	www.landscape.gre.ac.uk /lguide/greenw1.htm (161 words)

	Top class London accommodation in Greenwich and surrounding areas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Greenwich and Charlton in particular are now very well served by the Jubilee line (underground) station at North Greenwich.
		Aside from Greenwich and surrounds being an ideal commuter area, it is also a wonderful place to live.
		The Royal Observatory, Queens House, Greenwich Park, and the Maritime Museum are just a few of the many attractions right on the doorstep.
	www.greenwichletting.co.uk (216 words)

	Di Lewis, Greenwich Connecticut Realtor: Homes, Land, Condos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation offers many recreational programs: Arts and crafts, baseball, basketball, a bicycle route, camps, field hockey, football, flag football, golf, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, jogging/running races, music and art programs, play groups, roller skating, sailing instructions, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volley ball and wrestling.
		Greenwich offers four picturesque beaches, two of which are islands and can only be reached by ferry or private boat.
		Greenwich Point offers picnic area with grills and tables for a wonderful family day.
	www.greenwichcthouses.com /pages/parksbeachespage.htm (1462 words)

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