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  St James's Park History
St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces.
The Park was redesigned, with avenues of trees planted and lawns laid.
The King opened the park to the public and was a frequent visitor, feeding the ducks and mingling with his subjects.
www.royalparks.gov.uk /parks/st_james_park/history.cfm   (352 words)

  
 St. James's Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The park is 23 hectares (58 acres) in size.
St James's Park is bounded by The Mall to the north, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south.
On James I's accession to the throne in 1603, he ordered the park drained and landscaped and kept various exotic animals in the park, including camels, crocodiles and an elephant, as well as aviaries of exotic birds along the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St._James's_Park   (482 words)

  
 ST. JAMES PARK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James Park is owned and operated by the James Foundation.
Fishing is allowed in the Park during hours that the Park is open for public use.
The St. James Pool was built in 1965 by the James Foundation for the benefit of the people of the community.
members.socket.net /~tjf/STJP.htm   (359 words)

  
 St. James' Palace & Park
Henry VIII commissioned the construction of St. James' Palace and park between 1532 and 1540.
St. James' Palace remains the official residence of the sovereign; however, following Queen Victoria's accession in 1837, Buckingham Palace became the new chief residence for her and all succeeding sovereigns.
James' Park is the oldest and most royal of the 9 royal parks in London.
www.angelfire.com /in/uktravelinfo/stjames.html   (643 words)

  
 Westminster: St. James's Park | British History Online
James's Park is replete with historical associations, not the least interesting of which is the fact of Charles I. having passed through it on foot on the morning of his execution, from his bedchamber in St. James's Palace to the scaffold at Whitehall.
The park, in 1780, was occupied as a camp by several regiments of militia, during the alarm and panic caused by the Gordon riots.
Fairthorne's plan of St. James's, taken shortly after the Restoration, shows the north half of the parade occupied by a square enclosure, surrounded by trees, with one tree in the centre; and in the lower part of the parade broad running water, with a bridge of two arches in the middle.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=45182   (6178 words)

  
 StJames_threatened
James Park and the St. James Square Historic District are ground zero for the Redevelopment Agency’s strategy for re-developing greater downtown San Jose.
James Park is at the intersection of several discrete RDA initiatives and, characteristically, preserving the historic character of the park and district do not appear to be among the RDA’s priorities.
Along St. John St., at the corner of N. 2nd St., is the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the oldest church in San Jose, dating to 1863.
www.preservation.org /stjames/stjthreat.html   (1433 words)

  
 St James's Park, London
St James's Park, London's most attractive park, is a masterpiece of landscape architecture by John Nash, aimed at achieving the unspoiled natural effect of an English park, like those to be found in the counties of Kent, Hampshire or Sussex.
Originally a marshy area of meadowland, it was drained in the reign of Henry VIII and made into a deer park.
In 1829 Nash gave the park its present aspect, forming a lake with islands which provide nesting places for many species of waterfowl.
www.planetware.com /london/st-jamess-park-eng-l-sjp.htm   (160 words)

  
 Victorian London - Entertainment and Recreation - Parks, Commons and Heaths - St James's Park
The Park was lighted with gas in 1822; and the Wellington Barracks in the Birdcage-walk erected in 1834.
James’s Park joins the southeast corner of the Green-park, and is little more than an enclosed garden, nearly half of which is occupied by a shallow piece of ornamental water, proably the safest for skating in London.
James's Park is the prettiest of all the London parks, and its attractions have by no means lessened since the days when it was a favourite resort of the Merry Monarch and his Court.
www.victorianlondon.org /entertainment/stjamespark.htm   (3059 words)

  
 London Attractions | London Parks @ London Discount Hotel - London hotels at discount prices.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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.
The Park has changed little over the centuries and although it is surrounded by human habitation, the varied landscape of hills, woodland gardens and grasslands set among ancient trees abounds in wild life.
St James's Palace with its Tudor style still holds the title of the Court of St James despite the fact that the Monarch has lived in the third palace, Buckingham Palace since 1837.
www.london-discount-hotel.com /london_attractions_36   (1298 words)

  
 St. James’s Park London
James’s Park is the oldest royal park in London.
The lake in the park is a waterfowl sanctuary with swans, geese, ducks and pelicans, which are descendants from Charles II.
Formerly a swamp subject to flooding from the Tyburn stream, St. James’s became a park in 1660 and was redesigned by John Nash in 1828.
www.travellondon.com /templates/parksT24/StJamesPark.html   (118 words)

  
 St James's Park - a Gardens Guide review
The park was completely re-designed by John Nash (1828) in the English landscape style which he had learned through his association with the Reptons.
The subtlety of the contouring is notable and the view from the new bridge (1956) across the lake to the Horse Guards and Whitehall is justly famous.
The park is now cared for with advice from Colvin and Moggridge, landscape architects.
www.gardenvisit.com /g/stj.htm   (199 words)

  
 St James Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St James Park (pronounced 'Saint James's Park') is a football stadium in Exeter and is the home of Exeter City F.C. It was used as the location for the FA Cup third round replay with Manchester United after Exeter notably held them to a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford.
The stadium is served by the St James Park railway station which is right next to the ground (the line runs behind the Grandstand).
The current capacity of St James Park is 9,036, however the record attendance is 20,984, who watched Exeter lose 4-2 to Sunderland in an FA Cup Sixth Round Replay in 1931.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_James_Park   (700 words)

  
 St James' Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St James' Park is a 52,394 capacity all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and is the home of Newcastle United Football Club.
St James' Park is set to host some football matches in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
St James' Park is the only FA Premier League Stadium in the centre of a city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_James'_Park   (825 words)

  
 St James's Park and the Royal Palaces
St James's Palace itself is a rambling collection of buildings dating partly from the mid 1500's.
St James's Palace nowadays consists largely of private apartments occupied by Crown servants and is not open to the public.
Nowadays the park and its lake are notable for its flourishing wildlife, particularly its rich variety of waterfowl.
www.jbutler.org.uk /London/Westminster/StJamesPark.shtml   (837 words)

  
 Lungs of London |St James's Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Bounded with Birdcage Walk on the west and The Mall on the eastern side, Horse Guards Parade on the south and Buckingham Palace on the north is St James's Park.
It was first created and enclosed by Henry the VIII, but was replanted and beautified by Charles II, and was finally arranged much as it appears today by George IV in the years 1826-28.
In 1837 the Ornithological Society of London presented some birds to the Park and erected a cottage for a in 1837 the Ornithological Society of London presented some birds to the Park and erected a cottage for a birdkeeper.
knowledgeoflondon.com /lungs/stjames.html   (308 words)

  
 History of the Old Court House
The Old Courthouse fronts St. James park, an open space set aside in 1848 which continues to reflect the activity and diversity of an urban park.
Notable park visitors include President William McKinley, who spoke in the park across from the courthouse in 1901, four months prior to his assassination in Buffalo, New York.
James Park, above) has played a part in the history of the Old Courthouse.
www.sccsuperiorcourt.org /aboutus_court_history.htm   (2941 words)

  
 The Internet Football Grounds Guide - St James Park, Newcastle United
The ground has largely been rebuilt in recent years and is unrecognisable from the St James' Park of old.
I particularly liked St James' Park as it is totally enclosed and has a great atmosphere.
The atmosphere in St James' Park can be electric and it is certainly one of the best footballing stadiums in the country.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/newcas.htm   (2061 words)

  
 Pepys' Diary: St James’s Park
St James Park was next to St James Palace (now long-gone) and very near to Pepys’ office.
Glyn is somewhat precipitate to describe St. James’s Palace thus, since it still stands, close to St. James’s Park, sandwiched between The Mall and Pall Mall - where it can be seen on the second map referenced by Glyn.
"It was […] in St. James’s Park the Duke of York, meeting John Milton one day, asked him if his blindness was not to be regarded as a just punishment from heaven, due to his having written against the martyred king.
www.pepysdiary.com /p/248.php   (616 words)

  
 Regus > London St James's Park
Regus St. James's Park is located in this prestigous area, next to the Home Office and New Scotland Yard.
The beautiful St James's Park is 50 metres behind the building and known attractions like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and London Eye just a short walking distance away.
The building is directly opposite St James's underground station and also close to Victoria train station with all the shops, theatres, hotels and restaurants.
www.regus.com /locations/GB/London/LondonStJamessPark.htm   (351 words)

  
 The Stadium Guide - St James' Park
Pass the Angel of the North on the right and continue for a further 3 miles before turning off left on the A184 signed Gateshead/Newcastle (Centre).Continue for 1.5 miles then take the right hand lane signed A189 to Newcastle.
After 0.5 miles turn left at Gallowgate roundabout and stadium is on the right.
St James' Park is only a short 0.5 mile walk from the Central Railway Station.
www.stadiumguide.com /saintjamespark.htm   (205 words)

  
 Master Gunner St James's Park
When the Royal Artillery was formed in 1716 the Master-General of the Ordnance recommended the abolition of certain posts in the interests of economy, one of them being the Master Gunner of Great Britain, the title then in use.
However, as no superannuation was payable in those days, and as all Gunners signed on for life, the Master Gunner, then Colonel James Pendlebury RA, was permitted to retain the title and remain on the payroll until his death in 1731.
The Master Gunner, St James' Park, is selected by the Sovereign, our Captain-General, and acts as her deputy in Gunner matters.
riv.co.nz /rnza/hist/stjames.htm   (376 words)

  
 St James's Park, London, SW1, tourist information from TourUK
St James's Park is probably the most beautiful and intimate of the capital's central parks.
Originally a marsh, the land was drained by Henry VIII in the 15th century to provide a deer park for St James's Palace.
Now the most ornamental park in London with good views of Whitehall rooftops, St James's Park is a popular place to stroll, feed the ducks or watch the pelicans.
www.touruk.co.uk /london_parks_gardens/stjames_park1.htm   (213 words)

  
 St. James's Park London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James's Park is a Royal Park, considered by many as the most beautiful and romantic of the Capital's central parks.
The land was drained by Henry VIII in the 15th century to provide a deer park for St. James's palace.
As well as tourists the park is also popular with office workers who jog, stroll, eat a picnic lunch and listen to the band in the summer.
www.places-to-go.org.uk /st_jamess_park.htm   (217 words)

  
 Newcastle United | Club Info | Stadium | Modern St James' Park in detail
St James' Park is the oldest football stadium in the North East, football having been first played on the turf as early as 1880.
Now, with both Sunderland's Roker Park and Middlesbrough's Ayresome Park disappearing from the map, it is also the traditional home of the game in the region.
For the story of St James' Park visit the History section.
www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk /page/Stadium/0,,10278,00.html   (346 words)

  
 St James Park Apartments near Salford Quays - Titlemo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The exclusive gated community that is St James Park offers a wonderful opportunity to live in comfort and convenience.
This well-established residential development includes 456 individual apartments in six separate modernised buildings within a palisaded X acre garden setting.
With state of the art security, private parking, exclusive gym and leisure facilities, plus an attentive site management team who ensure the highest standards of upkeep, St James Park is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable addresses in the region.
www.stjamesparkapartments.co.uk   (122 words)

  
 St. James Park
JAMES PARK STADIUM IN NEWCASTLE U.K. - September 7, 2003 - The new JBL installation at St James’ Park, home to Premier League football team Newcastle United, has led to the launch of a new JBL speaker - the PD5212/95 from the forthcoming PD5000 series - aimed at the European stadium and large venue market.
St James’ Park is one of the largest stadiums in Europe, and the sound design was a creative collaboration between sound installers Romers, JBL’s UK distributors Arbiter and JBL themselves.
All combined energies, knowledge and possibilities to ensure that the client received the solution they needed within the available budget.
www.jblpro.com /pressroom/St_James/St_James_Stadium.htm   (522 words)

  
 St James Park (Newcastle United FC) - Sports Locations Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
If you live in the south and can get a cheap return flight then I recommend you do it as the journey by road is ok but long, when you roll back into Norwich at 5am the next morning it soon takes it’s toll.
St James Park is clearly visible once you get into Newcastle as its towering stands are clearly visible on the skyline.
What’s more surprising is the fact that the ground is located quite close to the centre of the city.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /sports-locations/st-james-park-newcastle-united-fc   (309 words)

  
 St James Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
St James Park in Newcastle is the home of Newcastle United Football Club.
St James Park - fisheye view looking up
St James Park - fisheye view looking down
www.landmarksofbritain.co.uk /landmarks/st_james_park.html   (29 words)

  
 Urban Detail: St. James Park
James cathedral is near St. Lawrence Market and the sculpture garden.
This park was once the church cemetary when Toronto was first becoming a city.
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www.urbandetail.ca /2005/04/st-james-park.html   (71 words)

  
 Newcastle United Football Club St. James' Park from Football.co.uk
In previous incarnations they were Stanley and Newcastle East End, but they became the famous Newcastle United in 1892 when they took over at St James' Park from rivals Newcastle West End and a year later took their place in the Football League.
Success gas come in fits and starts to the Toon, who have a tidy haul of four English championships, six FA Cups and one Fairs Cup triumph.
Fast Fact: Prior to 1904 Newcastle wore red and white stripes before changing to the now legendary fl and white.
stadiums.football.co.uk /Premiership/St-James-Park.htm   (190 words)

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