History and facilities of Hyde Park

Title
History and facilities of Hyde Park
Genre
Interview; Documentary
TX Date
May 1982
Year of production
1982
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Duration
00:10:45
Description
Second of a 3 part series on the history and facilities of London’s Hyde Park, produced and presented by Angie Bray. This part covering the fishing, boating and swimming at the Serpentine Lake and the watercourse itself. Includes interviews with park managers Ashley Stephenson and Bob Legge; boat operator Ron Borman; Bob Cave and Alan Titmuss of the Serpentine Swimming Club. Break in recording close to start.
Contributors
Ashley Stephenson; Angie Bray; Alan Titmuss; Bob Legge; Ron Borman; Bob Cave
Keywords
London; Swimming; Parks; Fishing; Hyde Park; Local history; Boating; Lakes; Recreational facilities; Serpentine Lake; Serpentine Swimming Club

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LBC/IRN, "History and facilities of Hyde Park". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0107000361002 (Accessed 20 Nov 2025)