Original description by George Birch in 1894
The space to which the above name has been given is the South-Eastern extremity of Hyde Park at the West end of Piccadilly. The gate is one of the principal entrances to the Park, and the nearest to Rotten Row, the Drive, the Ladies’ Mile, and the Serpentine. It was erected in 1828 from the designs of Burton. The reliefs on the frieze are copies of the Elgin Marbles, the originals being in the British Museum. There are many palatial residences near, among them Apsley House, a portion of which is shown in the picture, the residence of the Duke of Wellington. The Wellington equestrian statue stands opposite.
Geolocation
Subject at centre of picture: TQ 2834 7987
Camera position: TQ 2839 7985 approx. (perhaps further back)
Camera height: 6ft?
View angle: 75° approx.
Focal length (35mm equiv): 24mm approx.
Nearest similar geograph
Technical information
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