The Story of Queen’s Park
The Argus
George Duddell was a dominant figure in the mid-19th century as a politician and land owner, yet he is almost unknown today…more
The Sussex Newspaper
I approached this book knowing nothing about Brighton’s royally-approved Queen’s Park. 72 pages later, I reached the back cover of this exquisite volume…more
The Latest Magazine
Brighton Town Press have released another enlightening publication, entitled The Story of Queen’s Park…more
Sussex Gardens Trust Newsletter
With its many marginal notes on subjects ranging from the park’s early founders to the management of Brighton in the early 19th century, the book makes for a very interesting read, its inserts of oral history bringing the story of Queen’s Park all the more to life…more
Hanover Directory
The cover is from a water colour by Charles Barry, the architect of St Peter’s church and the Houses of Parliament and depicts the planned villas – only one of which was built and still stands – bathed in golden sunshine, which sings out from the cover of this small, but fascinating book…more
