Product Description

Richmond Park is the largest open space in London. Only 10 miles from central London, it is one of the city's most popular and treasured Royal parks. It has 23 ponds, acres of grassland, thousands of trees and expanses of bog and bracken-covered ground, providing habitats for thousands of species of plant and animal life. Joanna Jackson covers every aspect of the park's life, from animals to trees, from history to its appearances in literature.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #168373 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 112 pages

About the Author
Joanna Jackson has lived in Richmond for more than 18 years. She has a strong interest in local history, and in 2000 she wrote and produced an audio tour of Richmond town centre for the local tourist authority. She is a guide at the nearby Wetlands Trust. A keen photographer, her images have been used in cards, calendars and books.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful
This is a wonderful book. Simply fantastic photos illustrate the beauty of this open space 8 miles from the center of London. It shows the rich diversity that is on our doorstep, together with a well-researched text this is a great book for occasional visitors, as well as those whom use the space more frequently.