Hyde Park, London
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| Address | London, United Kingdom |
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| Area | 142 ha |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 5 AM |
| Established | 1637 |
| Management | Regent's Park Office |
| Did you know | Hyde Park is home to a number of fascinating buildings and monuments, such as The Serpentine Bridge, the Joy of Life fountain and the famous Archiles statue. |
| Add a photo | Hyde Park |
| Ratings | 4.7 |
| Phone | +44 300 061 2000 |
| Established date | 1637 |
| Status | Open year round |
| Coordin | 51°30′31″N 00°09′49″W / 51.50861°N 0.16361°W |
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| ID | 568205 |
About Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park is a 350 acres, historic Grade I-listed urban park in Westminster, Greater London. A Royal Park, it is the largest of the parks and green spaces that form a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace to St James's Park.
Where is the Hyde Park, London
Gaza protest: Met Police clarify which phrases might break law
... Damage to poppy wreaths would not be tolerated, and police will specifically protect the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner after criticism that protesters who climbed on it last week were not arrested...
More powers to protect war memorials from protesters considered
... A breakaway group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators scaled the Royal Artillery Memorial in London s Hyde Park Corner on Wednesday night...
London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue
... On the pro-Palestinian march, chants of " free Palestine" and " ceasefire now" could be heard as crowds began marching from London s Hyde Park...
Rishi Sunak condemns violence on day of protests in London
... On the pro-Palestinian march, chants of " free Palestine" and " ceasefire now" could be heard as crowds began marching from London s Hyde Park...
London Gaza rally: Commemoration, protest, freedom of speech - and yes, politics
... And it isn t starting until midday, in Hyde Park, an hour after the two-minute silence in Westminster...
Kylie triumphs at Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester
... The last time Kylie Minogue headlined Radio 2 s annual concert in 2018, she was joined on stage by Jason Donovan for a It was revealed then that her former Neighbours co-star had simply cycled to Hyde Park to watch the show and had been persuaded to perform...
King Charles III message marks anniversary of Elizabeth II's death
... Gun salutes will be fired at midday on Friday in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London to mark the anniversary of his accession to the throne...
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... The scene in Gorky Park - Moscow s version of London s Hyde Park - is idyllic, with families strolling on the embankment and rollerblading...
Jeremy Hardy: Comedian and Radio 4 panel star dies aged 57
Jeremy Hardy first appeared on screen in 1986
Comedian Jeremy Hardy , a regular on BBC Radio 4 panel shows like The News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, has died of cancer aged 57.
His death was confirmed on Friday by his publicist, Amanda Emery.
Hardy made his name on the comedy circuit in the 1980s, winning the prestigious Perrier Award in 1988 and best live act at the ITV Comedy Awards in 1991.
On TV he appeared on shows like QI and sketch programme Now - Something Else .
In a statement, Hardy 's publicist said he died early on Friday and was with his wife and daughter when he died.
"He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make The World more humane, and to be wonderfully funny," Ms Emery continued.
"He will be enormously missed by so many, who were inspired by him and who laughed with him.
"A fitting memorial will take place, details to be announced soon. "
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was among those to mark his passing, saying Hardy had "made us all smile" and "made us all think. "
BBC Radio 4 also expressed sadness at the loss of "one of the funniest people around".
Speaking to the BBC on Friday, impressionist Rory Bremner remembered his friend as "a kind and compassionate man" who "cared more for people and causes than fame and fortune".
"He was unique in the way he delivered thoughtful, intelligent comedy," he continued, revealing Hardy had been "ill for a few months" and that "very few people" had known about it.
Comic and friend Jack Dee told the BBC Hardy "spoke fluent comedy", adding: "He could take any subject and make it funny".
When asked if he could recall a moment that stood out, he said: "I remember dropping him at The Hospital at one of his earlier appointments.
"He told the staff: 'This is My Friend Jack, he's on work experience for when he gets cancer'. "
Blackadder appearanceBorn in Farnborough in Hampshire, in 1961, Hardy studied Modern History and politics at the University of Southampton before embarking on his stand-up career.
From the outset, he worked his socialist politics into his topical act.
He made his television debut in 1986 in Now - Something Else , an early vehicle for Bremner. Hardy was a featured writer and also played The Role of Jeremy the Trainee.
Hardy also appeared as Corporal Perkins in an episode of the BBC comedy Blackadder Goes Forth in 1989. Seven years later, he presented an episode of Top of The Pops .
Also in 1996, Hardy teamed up with comedian Jack Dee to write Channel 4 Sketch Show Jack and Jeremy's Real Lives. The pair would later work Together Again on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Hardy became well-known for his comically bad singing on the long-running radio panel game.
Political viewsHe also fronted Jeremy Hardy Speaks to The Nation , a series of comedy lectures for BBC Radio 4 , from 1993.
Episodes were based around subjects as diverse as How To be a father and How To meet The Challenge of the 21St Century . The Show 's 10th series was broadcast in 2014.
Hardy often worked his socialist politics into his actAnd he appeared on BBC Radio 4 with his first wife, American actress and comedian Kit Hollerbach , in the sitcoms Unnatural Acts and At Home with the Hardys. They adopted a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1990.
As a life-long socialist, Hardy 's political views were often reflected in his work.
Until 2001, Hardy wrote a column for The Guardian newspaper in which he regularly expressed his support for the Socialist Alliance .
criticised the news media for its "increasingly humorous tone".
Outspoken commentsHis opinions didn't always prove popular with his audience. In 2000, he was booed by members of The Just A Minute audience when he used the subject "parasites" to begin a rant against the Royal Family .
In 2004, after saying in an episode of his Speaks to The Nation show that members and supporters of The British National Party (BNP) should be shot.
Hardy 's second wife was the film-maker Katie BarlowHardy was one of A Number of names from The World of showbusiness to campaign to clear the name of, who was found guilty of The Ira 's 1982 Hyde Park bombing, which killed four members of the Household Cavalry and seven horses. McNamee's conviction was overturned in 1998.
Hardy was also a keen advocate for the rights of Palestinians, travelling to the occupied West Bank in 2002 to film The Documentary Jeremy Hardy vs the Israeli Army.
Hardy is survived by his second wife, film-maker and photographer Katie Barlow, and his daughter.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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