- St James’s Park is one of the oldest parks with royal status in London. ... The area got its name from a hospital for lepers dedicated to Saint James the Less.
- The origins of St. James’s Park go back to the beginning of the 16th century when King Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, his second wife, in 1533.
- St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, St James’s Palace and of course...
- The area where St. James’s Park lies today was actually once the site of a lepers hospital for women, which was dedicated to James The Less (hence the name).
- It sits between Buckingham Palace and Whitehall with great views to either side. It is spiritual place, and far and away the best park in the heart of London.
- St James's Park is the editor's choice as the most beautiful and interesting park in London. ... St james park. Photograph © Gardenvisit.com.
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- One of London’s eight Royal Parks, St. James’s Park is a verdant jewel located right in the center of town.
- Named after James the Less, one of Christ’s Twelve Apostles, St James’s Park is the oldest of the 8 Royal Parks in London.
- The story of St James’s Park begins in the 16th century, when King Henry VIII acquired an area of marshland bordering York Place (seized from Cardinal Wolsey)...