Have you ever wondered why a park right in London is named after bishops? Well, Bishop’s Park in Fulham has a fascinating history. Bishop’s Park is a beautiful green space along the Thames, just across from Fulham Palace, the former home of the Bishop of London. The area was once known as Bishop’s Walk and Bishop’s Meadow, owned by the Church of England. In the late nineteenth century, the Bishop of London, John Jackson, decided they needed a public park. He gifted the lands to the Fulham District Board of Works on the condition they built an embankment to protect the palace from flooding. They created a lush, green area and in 1893, Bishop’s Park was opened to the public. It’s hard to imagine a park in London being given away for the price of an embankment in this day and age. Today the park is a popular space for relaxation and recreation. You can enjoy the river walk, play tennis, or even go for a swim in the lake.
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