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A podcast exploring the rich variety of stories around London's Royal Parks, including nature and wildlife, history and wellbeing, featuring Royal Parks staff and expert guests.
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Welcome to The Royal Parks Coronation Cast, where we will be telling the story of The Royal Parks role in the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, which we are very proud to be hosting within the parks on 6 May 2023. Make sure to join Anna Barry and Scott Smith as they explore the history and tradition of coronations in the parks – past and present.
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A walk in the parks - birding in Hyde Park
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In this episode, join our own Charlie Linton as he takes a walk in London’s Hyde Park with one of the UK’s most prominent young birdwatchers, Dr Mya-Rose Craig. Charlie and Mya-Rose visit some of the wetland and woodland habitats of the park to discover many of the wonderful birds that live and forage in the Royal Parks, and chat about all things b…
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The Royal Parks Coronation Cast: The Big Day
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Welcome to The Royal Parks Coronation Cast, where we will be telling the story of The Royal Parks role in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which we proudly hosted within the parks on 6 May 2023. In this episode join Anna Barry and Scott Smith live from St James's Park as they bring you all the highlights of the …
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"Coronation Cast" Episode 3: The Big Day
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In this episode join Anna Barry and Scott Smith live from St James's Park as they bring you all the highlights of the big day. They speak with those coming to the park to view the action, describe the Coronation Procession and chat with The Household Cavalry Museum and Commanding Officer of The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. Support the Show.…
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"Coronation Cast" Episode 2: Getting Ready
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In this episode we explore what it takes to prepare the Royal Parks for events like the Coronation. We hear how it feels to have the eyes of the world on your work and learn how we make the parks look their best all year round. We also take you on a virtual walk down the grand processional route that is The Mall - pointing out items of interest alo…
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"Coronation Cast" Episode 1: Looking Back
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This time we're looking back at previous Coronations, exploring how the parks have been involved in these over the centuries – and we also chat to someone who attended the last Coronation in 1953. Support the Show. Support the show: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/support About The Royal Parks: The Royal Parks is the charity that exists to make sure …
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Join Anna Barry and Scott Smith as they explore the history and tradition of coronations in the parks – past and present. Support the Show. Support the show: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/support About The Royal Parks: The Royal Parks is the charity that exists to make sure London’s eight historic royal parks will always be there to enrich the live…
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In this episode, recorded for National Tree Week, Community Learning Officer Laura Ashfield talks to tree expert and arboriculturist Greg Packman whose knowledge of and passion for trees is unmatched. Together they chat about his favourite trees in the park, finding out what makes them special and also uncover some of the traditional myths and folk…
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In this summer special, Learning Manager and music fan Richard Pering takes a look at the amazing concerts which have taken place in Hyde Park over the years. From Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones in the 1960's, all the way up to the last British Summer Time in 2019, before the 2020 and 2021 gigs were cancelled due to the pandemic. Joining him on …
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In this episode, host Kristen Mueller delves into the many ways that we can help nature in the parks thrive. To help her she’s joined by our Biodiversity Manager Peter Lawrence and Volunteer Officer Jo Hayward. Peter is the person whose wide ranging job it is to promote the flourishing of plants and wildlife in all eight Royal Parks. Here he talks …
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Episode 13: National Gardening Week with Grow2Know
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In this episode, recorded for National Gardening Week, host Laura McMahon talks to Tayshan Hayden-Smith and Danny Clarke of charity Grow2Know. Tayshan, a lifelong resident of the community around Grenfell Tower, founded the charity in 2017 to bring residents together through the power of collective action, creating green spaces in the community des…
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In this episode, recorded as part of Women’s History Month, our Interpretation Manager Lucy Kellett explores the stories of some of the great women associated with The Royal Parks. To do this she is joined by Claire Harris, Brompton Cemetery’s Partnership & Community Outreach Officer. Claire’s work involves researching and communicating the unique …
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Episode 11: The Secret Underworld of Ponds
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Did you know that there are many lakes and ponds across the Royal Parks, with over 30 in Richmond Park alone? In this month’s episode, we take a closer look at these underworlds and the unique creatures that live within them. We talk with ecology experts from The Royal Parks and the conservation charity, Froglife, to understand more about the impor…
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Episode 10: Wellbeing in Nature In this episode, our interpretation manager Lucy Kellett looks at the importance of nature for our wellbeing. A timely episode, as we enter what is normally the bleakest month of year in another lockdown in the UK. She explores stories of the past including how kings and queens, such as Charles ll of England, used th…
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Episode 9: Holly Holidays in Richmond Park
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In this month's festive episode, we explore the history of the Victorian Christmas. Anna King, the Centre Manager for the Holly Lodge Centre in Richmond Park, shares how they travel back in time to allow people to experience those traditions firsthand through their Victorian Christmas sessions. She also tells us more about their inspiring education…
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In this month’s episode we interview David Iverson, historical researcher for The Royal Parks Guild. David tells us about the practical uses The Royal Parks had during both world wars, paying particular attention to WW1. He shares how the government drained the lake in St James’s Park to make way for the temporary building of the Ministry of Shippi…
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Episode 7: Brompton Cemetery-Halloween Special
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In this month's Halloween special we are talking with Charli Carver the Business Development & Cemetery Services Manager for Brompton Cemetery, one of the fantastic green spaces we maintain. Charli tell us about what it’s like to work in the amazing cemetery, the history of this beautiful space, the stories of the people buried there and some stran…
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This week, we're going behind the scenes of the Royal Parks Half Marathon, the flagship fundraising event for the Royal Parks charity. Founded in 2008, this incredible run goes through four of the eight Royal Parks and takes in some of the most extraordinary sights London has to offer. We explore the race's role in shaping sustainability in the UK …
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Episode 5: Prickly Business - The Urban Hedgehog
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In this episode, Bryony Cross, Volunteering and Programmes Manager for The Royal Parks takes us on a long journey through the night to learn about the urban hedgehog. One of many weird and wonderful mammals in the Royal Parks, we are home to the only breeding population found in central London. We learn about their history in the Royal Parks, talk …
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Discover the wonderful world of the minibeasts we call invertebrates. Dr. Alice Laughton, The Royal Parks' Mission: Invertebrate Project Manager, tells us more about the role they play in supporting our beautiful green spaces, how the biodiversity in the parks has changed during lockdown and how The Royal Parks supports these incredible critters to…
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Lucy Kellett, Interpretation Manager for The Royal Parks, interviews Mark Wasilewski, Park Manager for St James's Park, to learn about the national events and celebrations hosted in the Royal Parks. They explore the pomp and circumstance that is Trooping the Colour, as well as other memorable moments in the city's history. Learn more about the behi…
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In this episode, a Dawn Chorus special, we interview fellow Learning Officer Alison Dent, as well as Conservation Officer Tony Duckett, to learn about this most recognisable sign of spring, the early morning bird song. We talk about why birds sing in the morning, migration and nesting, and how to recognise a few bird species that live in London wit…
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Episode 1: The Pelicans of St James's Park
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In this episode, Laura McMahon, Learning Officer, interviews Hugh Smith, one of The Royal Parks Wildlife Officers. Hugh looks after and feeds our resident pelicans in St James's Park, while also looking after all our other wildlife. Hugh talks about what it's like to look after six Great White Pelicans, the stories of how they arrived into the park…
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Hidden Stories of The Royal Parks Trailer
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A sneak peak into the Hidden Stories of The Royal Parks. A podcast series where we meet the amazing people who work for the 8 Royal Parks of London and get a behind the scene look into what makes these famous green spaces so unique! My name is Laura and I am the Community Learning Officer for The Royal Parks. I feel so lucky to get to work in Hyde …
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