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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Manager to support the Parks and Gardens UK project, now based at Hestercombe There is an exciting opportunity at Parks and Gardens UK.
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Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park is a mid-19th-century public park modified in the 20th century. The park was the site of 'Crystal Palace' which was moved from Hyde Park after hosting the Great Exhibition of 1851. Some of the trees from the original planting survive and the park has a number of lakes, initially part of the elaborate waterworks scheme. The London Development Agency (LDA) have started a programme of regeneration in the park. The park is also the home of The National Sports Centre (NSC).
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The Hestercombe Archive of Conservation Management Plans
One of the many vital Conservation Management Plans in the archive collection at HestercombeWe are pleased to announce that following discussions with the Gardens Trust and leading landscape architect.
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