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Hyde Park Collection (#28)

Hyde Park, a timeless oasis nestled in the heart of London, captivates visitors with its rich history and breathtaking beauty

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Society ladies cycling in Hyde Park, London, 1896

Society ladies cycling in Hyde Park, London, 1896. From Vanity Fair. (London, June 1896)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851

Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended to showcase the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851

Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. Artist: Le Blond
Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. The Crystal Palace was built to house the Great Exhibition of the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Laundresses strike, 1891

Laundresses strike, 1891. A strikers leader addressing a meeting in Hyde Park, London. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 27 June 1891)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Coming Down!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain

Coming Down!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Coming Down!!!, 1882. The statue of the Duke of Wellington looks down from his horse at the MP Mr Shaw Lefevre. Lefevre is waving a Notice of Removal at the Iron Duke

Background imageHyde Park Collection: CM21 8092 Hyde Park, London

CM21 8092 Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park, London, London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 5th November, 2017, 5th November, 2017, 2017, antique, auto, automobiles, automotive, autos, Bonhams, Brighton, Britain, car, cars, Classic

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Dandies Rotten Row January 21 1819 Hand-colored etching

Dandies Rotten Row January 21 1819 Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

Background imageHyde Park Collection: General View Interior Recollections Great Exhibition

General View Interior Recollections Great Exhibition
Artokoloro

Background imageHyde Park Collection: France Pictures Extra Articles Visitors Exhibition

France Pictures Extra Articles Visitors Exhibition
Artokoloro

Background imageHyde Park Collection: WWI: BASEBALL, 1918. American troops posing before a black vs

WWI: BASEBALL, 1918. American troops posing before a black vs. white baseball game in Hyde Park in London, England. Photograph, July 1918

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Three heavy horses are ridden past The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park

Three heavy horses are ridden past The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Serpentine Sackler Gallery and Magazine Restaurant, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park

Serpentine Sackler Gallery and Magazine Restaurant, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHyde Park Collection: CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. The Crystal Palace, built in Hyde Park, London, in 1851

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. The Crystal Palace, built in Hyde Park, London, in 1851, re-erected 1852-3 in Sydenham, completely destroyed by fire on 30 November 1936. Lithograph, English, 1851

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Aerial view of Hyde Park and London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of Hyde Park and London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Source Size = 5033 x 3798

Source Size = 5033 x 3798
The Hyde Park Prosecutions: a Sketch in Marlborough Street Police Court, London

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Source Size = 3814 x 2110

Source Size = 3814 x 2110
The Recent Fenian Demonstration in Hyde Park, London

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Source Size = 3744 x 2501

Source Size = 3744 x 2501
The Bed of the Serpentine, Hyde Park, during the Improvements, London, 1870

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Source Size = 3783 x 5024

Source Size = 3783 x 5024
Hospital Saturday, Archbishop Manning Addressing the Meeting in Hyde Park, October 17, 1874

Background imageHyde Park Collection: A section of a sheet from the survey of London and its environs, 1741-5, pub

A section of a sheet from the survey of London and its environs, 1741-5, pub
BAL97989 A section of a sheet from the survey of London and its environs, 1741-5, pub. 1769 (engraving) by Rocque, John (d.1762) (after); Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Library, London

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Road from London to Bristol, from John Ogilbys Britannia, published London

Road from London to Bristol, from John Ogilbys Britannia, published London
BAL67429 Road from London to Bristol, from John Ogilbys Britannia, published London, 1675 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ogilby, John (1600-1676); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: A Plan of London, Westminster and Borough of Southwark, 1793 (hand-coloured engraving)

A Plan of London, Westminster and Borough of Southwark, 1793 (hand-coloured engraving)
XJF495415 A Plan of London, Westminster and Borough of Southwark, 1793 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by L. Krazeisen, No)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Plan of ye Royal Palace and Gardens of Kensington, 1736 (engraving)

Plan of ye Royal Palace and Gardens of Kensington, 1736 (engraving)
XJF488929 Plan of ye Royal Palace and Gardens of Kensington, 1736 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Kensington Palace and Gardens)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Half-Way House between Knightsbridge and Kensington, engraved by

The Half-Way House between Knightsbridge and Kensington, engraved by
XJF444312 " The Half-Way House" between Knightsbridge and Kensington, engraved by Frederick James Smyth, 1848 (engraving) by English School

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Entrance to Hyde Park, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William

The Entrance to Hyde Park, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William
XJF441930 The Entrance to Hyde Park, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrolds, engraved by A. Doms, 1872 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Ladies Mile, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold

The Ladies Mile, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF396043 The Ladies Mile, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84), engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902), pub

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Ferry at the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, Uk

The Ferry at the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, Uk

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, London, Engraving 1876, Uk

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, London, Engraving 1876, Uk
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, London, Engraving 1876, UK

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Siamese Boat on the Serpentine, 1847

Siamese Boat on the Serpentine, 1847

Background imageHyde Park Collection: THE SERPENTINE, also known as the Serpentine River is a recreational lake in Hyde Park

THE SERPENTINE, also known as the Serpentine River is a recreational lake in Hyde Park, London, England, created in 1730, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Old Cheesecake House, 1841 (w / c on paper)

The Old Cheesecake House, 1841 (w / c on paper)
XCF285163 The Old Cheesecake House, 1841 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: on the north side of the Serpentine; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: View of the London Volunteer Cavalry and Flying Artillery, 1805 (colour litho)

View of the London Volunteer Cavalry and Flying Artillery, 1805 (colour litho)
XCF280501 View of the London Volunteer Cavalry and Flying Artillery, 1805 (colour litho) by Cranmer, Charles (1780-1841); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Kensington Palace (w / c on paper)

Kensington Palace (w / c on paper)
XCF290942 Kensington Palace (w/c on paper) by Buckler, John (1770-1851); Private Collection; (add.info.: built 1689 by Sir Christopher Wren; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: View of Wellington Arch (aquatint)

View of Wellington Arch (aquatint)
XCF276495 View of Wellington Arch (aquatint) by Atkinson, L. A. & Baxter, T. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The South-West view of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w / c on paper)

The South-West view of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w / c on paper)
XCF286413 The South-West view of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w/c on paper) by Buckler, John (1770-1851); Private Collection; (add.info.: the royal entrance from Kensington; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: South East View of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w / c on paper)

South East View of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w / c on paper)
XCF271649 South East View of Kensington Palace, 1826 (w/c on paper) by Buckler, John (1770-1851); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Extraordinary Exploit, 17th January 1826 (litho)

Extraordinary Exploit, 17th January 1826 (litho)
XCF276463 Extraordinary Exploit, 17th January 1826 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: View from the North Bank of the Serpentine, 1851 (litho)

View from the North Bank of the Serpentine, 1851 (litho)
XCF272227 View from the North Bank of the Serpentine, 1851 (litho) by Brannan, Philip (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: The Fleet on the Serpentine River, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl. 1813-20) 1814

The Fleet on the Serpentine River, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl. 1813-20) 1814
XCF270093 The Fleet on the Serpentine River, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) 1814 (engraving) by Clark, John Heaviside (1770-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268047 Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, 1850 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Map of Modern London and its Environs, 1845 (litho)

Map of Modern London and its Environs, 1845 (litho)
XJF262738 Map of Modern London and its Environs, 1845 (litho) by English School, (19th century); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: prepared for the Post Office London directory; ); English

Background imageHyde Park Collection: West End of the Serpentine, Kensington Gardens

West End of the Serpentine, Kensington Gardens
BAL25737 West End of the Serpentine, Kensington Gardens by Callow, William (1812-1908); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Fair of All Nations (hand coloured engraving)

Fair of All Nations (hand coloured engraving)
XYC251515 Fair of All Nations (hand coloured engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); 13x23.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageHyde Park Collection: View of the Crystal Palace

View of the Crystal Palace
BAL217294 View of the Crystal Palace by Baxter, George (1804-67); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHyde Park Collection: View of the nave of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park;Day & Son, printmaker

View of the nave of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park;Day & Son, printmaker
View of the nave of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park; Day & Son, printmaker; London : Ackermann & Co. and Day & Son, 1851 Mar

Background imageHyde Park Collection: HYDE PARK. Rocques map 1748, London, UK, 19th century engraving

HYDE PARK. Rocques map 1748, London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageHyde Park Collection: Entrance to Grosvenor Street from Hyde Park, about 1780

Entrance to Grosvenor Street from Hyde Park, about 1780
ENTRANCE TO GROSVENOR STREET FROM HYDE PARK, ABOUT 1780. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageHyde Park Collection: NEW YORK: HYDE PARK, c1836. View from Hyde Park, on the Hudson River

NEW YORK: HYDE PARK, c1836. View from Hyde Park, on the Hudson River. Oil on canvas by William Henry Bartlett, c1836

Background imageHyde Park Collection: DORE: LONDON, 1872. Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Entrance. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Entrance. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1872




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Hyde Park, a timeless oasis nestled in the heart of London, captivates visitors with its rich history and breathtaking beauty. From the iconic Crystal Palace to the enchanting Winter Wonderland, this park offers an array of captivating experiences. As you stroll through Hyde Park, you can't help but be transported back in time by The Opening of the Great Exhibition painting. This masterpiece immortalizes the grandeur and excitement that once filled these grounds during the 1851-52 exhibition. In every season, Hyde Park reveals a different facet of its charm. In autumn, vibrant hues paint a picturesque scene as leaves gracefully fall around you. The Serpentine lake glistens under golden sunlight, creating a tranquil atmosphere that is simply mesmerizing. The London skyline proudly stands tall above Hyde Park's lush greenery. With the Shard majestically piercing through clouds, it serves as a reminder of both modernity and tradition coexisting harmoniously within this dynamic cityscape. Marble Arch stands as an architectural marvel at Bayswater Road's entrance to Hyde Park. Its regal presence beckons passersby to explore further into this urban sanctuary where nature seamlessly blends with historical landmarks. Even in times when hope seems lost, it has been witness to remarkable stories of resilience and revival. Illustrated by engravings from May 1872 issued by the Royal Humane Society on restoring seemingly lifeless individuals back to vitality; it reflects how humanity finds strength even in moments of despair. At dusk, Albert Memorial and Royal Albert Hall cast their ethereal glow upon Hyde Park's landscape. These majestic structures pay homage to Prince Albert's enduring legacy while adding an air of elegance and sophistication to this already enchanting place. Hyde Park truly comes alive during Winter Wonderland—an annual event that transforms it into a magical wonderland straight out of fairy tales.