On the question of public parks in Britain, you might try Dr. Hilary A. Taylor, Assistant Professor, Harlaxton College, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG 32 IAG, UK (I do not know if she has access to e-mail). She has written a dissertation of an aspect of the subject and has contributed essays to a number of scholarly publications "Designed Landscapes of Britain, 1880-1920"; and "Nineteenth Century Public Parks in England" (exhibition catalogue); exhibition in preparation: "Nineteenth Century Public Parks in England," at Durham University; "The Fabric of History: the creation and conservation of the grounds of Wollston Hall," *East Midlands Geographer* 1990; "Pride and Colour Prejudice; the design and colour philosophy of Victorian bedding out," *Country Life* March 7, 1991; "The Gardens and Pleasure Grounds of Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, 1860-1900," *Historic Garden* Autumn, 1992. In addition, she has been actively involved in research and consulting for Wollston Hall, Sutton Court, Herefordshire, Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, Tabley House, Cheshire, Norwood Park, Nottinghamshire and Maer Hall and parkland, Staffordshire, some of these are private. Best wishes in your search. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shirley J. Schwarz [log in to unmask] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------