- 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).
- Situated in central London and a stroll from Trafalgar Square, St James's Park is one of the eight Royal Parks and the oldest.
- 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.
- Above: Part of John Rocque’s map of 1746 showing St James’s Park with the long ‘formal water’ labelled ‘The Canal’.
- 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.
- We strongly advise those interested to apply through http://book.nufc.co.uk but you can also call 0344 372 1892. No orders will be taken at St. James' Park.
- St. James Park is one of the most famous royal parks in London. It is the smallest (its area is only 23 hectares), but the oldest park in London.
- St James's Park is a 16th-century royal park named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less.
- Work starts on state-of-the-art care home at St James’ Park. ... St James’ Park proudly sponsors September food and music festival ‘Grove Cottage in The Park’.
- 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.