If I told yo
u that I spent my day basking in the warmth of the sunlight, smelling the delicious aroma of BBQ’s whilst watching a volley ball match, you would be forgiven for thinking that I am abroad on a late Easter break. I was, in fact, in Shoreditch Park in Hackney. As today was forecast to reach 18°C in London (can you believe it?!) I decided to venture out of my small, dark flat and find an outdoor space to begin my tan.
u that I spent my day basking in the warmth of the sunlight, smelling the delicious aroma of BBQ’s whilst watching a volley ball match, you would be forgiven for thinking that I am abroad on a late Easter break. I was, in fact, in Shoreditch Park in Hackney. As today was forecast to reach 18°C in London (can you believe it?!) I decided to venture out of my small, dark flat and find an outdoor space to begin my tan.
I stum
bled across Shoreditch Park which is less than a 5 minute walk away. The park was full of people enjoying the sun, and cooking food on disposable BBQ’s and to my surprise, there was a sandy volley ball court with a serious match going on. I even spotted a massive rock randomly standing in the middle of the park where rock climbers were practicing. There was a real holiday atmosphere.
bled across Shoreditch Park which is less than a 5 minute walk away. The park was full of people enjoying the sun, and cooking food on disposable BBQ’s and to my surprise, there was a sandy volley ball court with a serious match going on. I even spotted a massive rock randomly standing in the middle of the park where rock climbers were practicing. There was a real holiday atmosphere.The hi
story of Shoreditch Park is however, tragic. The park was terraced housing until the area suffered catastrophic bomb damage during World War II. Temporary ‘pre-fab’ housing was erected on the site but was cleared between 1964 and 1973, creating the park.
story of Shoreditch Park is however, tragic. The park was terraced housing until the area suffered catastrophic bomb damage during World War II. Temporary ‘pre-fab’ housing was erected on the site but was cleared between 1964 and 1973, creating the park.
Shoredit
ch Park was awarded a Green Flag award in 2009. The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. The total lack of aeroplanes in the sky as a result of the ash from the volcano in Iceland was bizarre, but who needs fly abroad when you have places like these on your doorstep?
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