Paul Rabbitts

What do we really know about them? their origins? did they really start in the Victorian period or do they go even further back?
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust

A fascinating insight into the history of the great British public park – illustrating their origins, the Victorian heyday, and what makes a great park.
Hanslope and District Historical Society

The speaker is Paul Rabbitts who is a qualified landscape architect and is currently Head of Parks in Watford. He is a passionate advocate for public parks.
Bletchley Archaeological & Historical Society

This talk tells the story of all eight of the parks from the point when they were acquired by the monarchy until the present day, including the major historic moments and events with which they are associated.

Bandstands have been a feature of the British way of life for well over a century. The speaker is Paul Rabbitts, a writer and lecturer and Head of Parks, Open Spaces & Projects with Watford Borough Council.