Even before the Norman Conquest park belonged to Westminster Abbey ; name from the ancient area unit . Since the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries ( 1536 ) Henry VIII seized it in the treasury, to use for their own amusement game . [1] To the public when it was opened Jacob I, and under Charles II became a favorite destination of Londoners . The main attraction of the park - the Serpentine lake , where swimming is allowed , as well as gallery of the same name . In the southeastern corner of the park is located Apsley House (Apsley House), which houses the Museum of the Duke of Wellington (The Wellington Museum), and Wellington Arch . These objects remind us that in 1815 in Hyde Park took the historic parade on Wellington's victory over Napoleon. In 1822, in honor of the Duke in Hyde Park was established a huge statue of Achilles sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott . It was the first in the British capital sculpture nude man . And even decorated bronze fig leaf , it caused an uproar of citizens . Queen Victoria chose Hyde Park, the venue for the first ever World Expo in 1851 , for which the park was erected " a new wonder of the world " - Crystal Palace (not preserved )
A zoo is a place where various animals, reptiles, mammals, insects and birds are kept. Sometimes you can see rare species of animals there. Usually zoos don’t contain domestic or farm animals, but sometimes there are children’s areas with such creatures, as donkeys, mini-horses, sheep, geese, pigs, rabbits and even pheasants. These are secluded areas where children can pet and feed animals. A visit to the zoo can be both entertaining and educational. There we can learn new facts about animals’ lives. Due to quick urbanization and deforestation many species cannot live in their natural habitat anymore. That’s why zoos and reservations exist. Opinions on advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in the zoos differ. Some people think that zoo is a perfect place for animals, as they are always fed, well-treated and live in good conditions there. Besides, people are happy to have a chance to see wild, beautiful and exotic animals in live, to learn more about their behavior and lifestyle. From the other hand, animals have to live as close to their natural habitat as possible, for example, near forests, rivers, savannahs, jungles, safari, etc. in this respect, open zoos or wildlife reserves are much better. They usually occupy vast expanses of land and let the animals move around instead of sitting in a cage. These areas are protected and supervised by the government. Thus, animal preservation, as well as pros and cons of the zoo are a frequent topic of discussion.
The main attraction of the park - the Serpentine lake , where swimming is allowed , as well as gallery of the same name . In the southeastern corner of the park is located Apsley House (Apsley House), which houses the Museum of the Duke of Wellington (The Wellington Museum), and Wellington Arch . These objects remind us that in 1815 in Hyde Park took the historic parade on Wellington's victory over Napoleon. In 1822, in honor of the Duke in Hyde Park was established a huge statue of Achilles sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott . It was the first in the British capital sculpture nude man . And even decorated bronze fig leaf , it caused an uproar of citizens .
Queen Victoria chose Hyde Park, the venue for the first ever World Expo in 1851 , for which the park was erected " a new wonder of the world " - Crystal Palace (not preserved )