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Manor of Hyde

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An area roughly equivalent to modern-day Hyde Park. It was owned by Westminster Abbey, and its woods afforded both fire-wood and shelter for the monks and for their game and water-fowl.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Manor of Hyde

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Hyde Park Conduit House - 2

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Vita Sackville-West

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