Ravenscourt Park
Introduction
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Ravenscourt Park
Image: © Marathon Taken: 4 May 2011
Back in the 13th century the original manor house was surrounded by a moat fed by the Stamford Brook, and the lake in the centre of the park today is a remnant of the original moat. Ravenscourt House once rivalled Fulham Palace in providing a residence for the Bishop of London. The building was bombed and the site is now occupied by a walled garden. Only the stable block remains and now houses a cafe. The park and house was acquired by the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1887, the Vestry of Hammersmith contributing one half of the purchase-money and the park was saved from development.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.497962
Longitude
-0.238383