You are invited to an exhibition on Thursday 17th December 2009 5-6pm

EXHIBITION ALSO OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY 21ST & TUESDAY 22ND DEC 09
 
At:
Room QM105 Queen Mary Building
University of Greenwich
Greenwich Maritime Campus
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich SE10 9LS

Greenwich Park; its history, conservation and management

The exhibition charts the Park's development from medieval deer park to a grand landscape garden in the French classical tradition under Charles II, and its subsequent evolution, over the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, into one of London's great public parks.

It underlines the historic and cultural importance of this continuously evolving multilayered landscape, concluding with an assessment of its current condition and the selection of the Park as the venue for Olympic events in 2012.  The Olympics present an opportunity to showcase Greenwich Park to the world, while ensuring that its historic and natural fabric are protected.  The spotlight on the Park also presents an opportunity to consider ideas for improving the Park for future generations of users, while conserving its unique character and sense of place.

This exhibition has beeen researched and produced by final year Ba Garden Design students at Greenwich University, studying Historic Garden Conservation as part of their degree course.