Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA

That’s a wrap on Hemel Hempstead in 50 Buildings - and book no39 I think #architecture #hemelhempstead #hertfordshire

It’s in Hertfordshire

Graduation this week at UEA as I finally become Dr Parks !!

Time to pick this up again and finish it. 64,000 words so tweaking it. Then to find a publisher. So many tales to tell

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Out now!! Cracking wee book too

A Visitors Guide to London’s Royal Parks - my copies have arrived - my latest book out now and online @theroyalparks.bsky.social @parksforlondon.org.uk

London's Royal Parks London’s Royal Parks are among its most beautiful and beloved spaces: just as much as the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace or St Pancras Station,…

Celebrating London’s Royal Parks and the amazing buildings and monuments within and can be purchased via the publisher direct. @theroyalparks.bsky.social @postcardslondon.bsky.social @lhbt.bsky.social #london #parks
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22 talks delivered this year so far from arts societies to U3As to National Trust Associations to WIs - I will talk to anyone who is prepared to listen to me yakker on about public parks, bandstands, the royal parks, architecture or local history. Halfway through and 21 still to deliver this year!

Well on with this now - so many fantastic buildings. Who knew Cornwall had so many town hall buildings too! @thevicsoc.bsky.social @archhfund.org.uk @architecture.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org

The Nelson Trafalgar Monument in Great Yarmouth- some wonderful architecture in this quite inspiring seaside town

A day in Regents Park with the Parks Management Association Board looking at how we can support the parks sector now and in the future and those working in it. A cracking day in an outstanding park. Thank you @theroyalparks.bsky.social for hosting us.

Out now a beautiful book that not only tells you the history of the royal parks but all the buildings & monuments within- from bandstands to boulders, fountains to follies, statues to shelters & memorials to monuments. Fabulous photos captured by photographer @peterjeffree.bsky.social #parks #london

@theroyalparks.bsky.social a beautiful book and my copies have arrived and @peterjeffree.bsky.social your photos are superb. Available at all good bookshops and online too #parks #royalparks @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Blue sky and sunshine

London's Royal Parks: Buildings and Monuments Buy London's Royal Parks: Buildings and Monuments by Paul Rabbitts (ISBN: 9781036117320) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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It’s publication day and it’s now available online and in good bookshops!

And I’m off! Book no 40 !! What amazing architecture to explore

How to influence politicians - making parks count where it really matters! Learn how to effectively persuade politicians to prioritize parks in your community during our online event!

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Our first webinar and we have had over 70 book already and it’s free! Not many spaces left #parks #localgovernment

And just finished Madeline Buntings book on the Seaside! Was utterly depressing and so many places missed out too like Great Yarmouth!

Oh wow what a feeling it is… can’t wait to get a copy of it

Parks matter even on a cold winters night

It’s a bit cold in Linslade today !

Surveying ground in what wound become Prospect Park, c. 1866. Landscape architects Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted are thought to be the two men in the middle of this photo. Construction began in July 1866, and the park opened to the public the next year. #Brooklyn

What a day - finally had my PhD approved and signed off today at UEA! Dr Parks at last….

Not every day you meet Uncle Bulgaria at the seat of our government

Love my local park #leightonbuzzard #linslade #parks

Bandstand in the Meadows

The bandstand in The Meadows was originally built in the 19th century and was a popular venue for musical performances. It was demolished around 1957.

Thanks to Neil from the Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links for the image submission (Copyright TSPL)

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