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Parkmasters

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An exploration of Britain's parks and the people who created them.

Historian Tristram Hunt goes to five key parks to find out about the architects, horticulturalists and benefactors who created them.

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Parkmasters: 2. Joseph Paxton and Birkenhead Park

2. Joseph Paxton and Birkenhead Park

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Tristan Hunt's history of public parks with Joseph Paxton's grand efforts for Birkenhead.

Historian Tristan Hunt investigates the history of public parks: Joseph Paxton wanted to create something 'handsome and good'.

Historian Tristram Hunt investigates Joseph Paxton’s achievement in making something "handsome and good" on the infertile ground that eventually became Birkenhead Park - located in the centre of Merseyside.

Producer: Erin Riley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.

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